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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,237.80, 12,339.90 and 5,108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,237.80, 12,339.90 and 5,108.20 is: 7,651.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,237.80 : 12,339.90 = 5,108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,237.80/12,339.90 = 5,108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,237.80x = 12,339.90 × 5,108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,237.80x = 63,034,677.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,034,677.18/8,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,651.88

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