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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,228.66, 12,325.16 and 5,109.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,228.66, 12,325.16 and 5,109.41 is: 7,653.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,228.66 : 12,325.16 = 5,109.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,228.66/12,325.16 = 5,109.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,228.66x = 12,325.16 × 5,109.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,228.66x = 62,974,339.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,974,339.34/8,228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,653.05

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