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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.93, 12,311.96 and 5,096.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.93, 12,311.96 and 5,096.99 is: 7,645.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.93 : 12,311.96 = 5,096.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.93/12,311.96 = 5,096.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.93x = 12,311.96 × 5,096.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.93x = 62,753,849.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,753,849.96/8,207.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,645.52

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