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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.52, 12,328.56 and 5,131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.52, 12,328.56 and 5,131.68 is: 7,708.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.52 : 12,328.56 = 5,131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.52/12,328.56 = 5,131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.52x = 12,328.56 × 5,131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.52x = 63,266,224.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,266,224.78/8,207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,708.32

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