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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.42, 12,299.20 and 5,088.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.42, 12,299.20 and 5,088.48 is: 7,632.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.42 : 12,299.20 = 5,088.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.42/12,299.20 = 5,088.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.42x = 12,299.20 × 5,088.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.42x = 62,584,233.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,584,233.22/8,199.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,632.76

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