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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,247.06, 12,350.08 and 5,770.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,247.06, 12,350.08 and 5,770.28 is: 8,641.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,247.06 : 12,350.08 = 5,770.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,247.06/12,350.08 = 5,770.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,247.06x = 12,350.08 × 5,770.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,247.06x = 71,263,419.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,263,419.62/8,247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,641.07

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