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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.08, 12,350.02 and 5,026.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.08, 12,350.02 and 5,026.98 is: 7,543.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.08 : 12,350.02 = 5,026.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.08/12,350.02 = 5,026.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.08x = 12,350.02 × 5,026.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.08x = 62,083,303.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,083,303.54/8,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,543.46

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