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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.42, 12,286.04 and 5,071.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.42, 12,286.04 and 5,071.54 is: 7,594.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.42 : 12,286.04 = 5,071.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.42/12,286.04 = 5,071.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.42x = 12,286.04 × 5,071.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.42x = 62,309,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,309,143.30/8,204.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,594.58

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