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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.93, 12,293.96 and 5,084.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.93, 12,293.96 and 5,084.99 is: 7,627.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.93 : 12,293.96 = 5,084.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.93/12,293.96 = 5,084.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.93x = 12,293.96 × 5,084.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.93x = 62,514,576.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,514,576.77/8,195.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,627.52

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