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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.44, 12,317.03 and 5,572.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.44, 12,317.03 and 5,572.39 is: 8,358.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.44 : 12,317.03 = 5,572.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.44/12,317.03 = 5,572.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.44x = 12,317.03 × 5,572.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.44x = 68,635,236.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,635,236.15/8,211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,358.49

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