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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,215.46, 12,319.55 and 5,095.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,215.46, 12,319.55 and 5,095.34 is: 7,640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,215.46 : 12,319.55 = 5,095.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,215.46/12,319.55 = 5,095.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,215.46x = 12,319.55 × 5,095.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,215.46x = 62,772,295.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,772,295.90/8,215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,640.75

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