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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.03, 12,353.87 and 5,280.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.03, 12,353.87 and 5,280.33 is: 7,913.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.03 : 12,353.87 = 5,280.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.03/12,353.87 = 5,280.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.03x = 12,353.87 × 5,280.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.03x = 65,232,510.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,232,510.38/8,243.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,913.66

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