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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,209.02, 12,282.39 and 5,035.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,209.02, 12,282.39 and 5,035.14 is: 7,533.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,209.02 : 12,282.39 = 5,035.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,209.02/12,282.39 = 5,035.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,209.02x = 12,282.39 × 5,035.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,209.02x = 61,843,553.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,843,553.18/8,209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,533.61

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