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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.64, 12,304.02 and 5,081.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.64, 12,304.02 and 5,081.34 is: 7,624.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.64 : 12,304.02 = 5,081.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.64/12,304.02 = 5,081.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.64x = 12,304.02 × 5,081.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.64x = 62,520,883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,520,883.58/8,199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,624.83

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