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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.99, 12,346.43 and 5,108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.99, 12,346.43 and 5,108.37 is: 7,660.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.99 : 12,346.43 = 5,108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.99/12,346.43 = 5,108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.99x = 12,346.43 × 5,108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.99x = 63,070,107.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,070,107.08/8,232.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,660.66

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