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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.30, 12,363.15 and 5,123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.30, 12,363.15 and 5,123.70 is: 7,675.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.30 : 12,363.15 = 5,123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.30/12,363.15 = 5,123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.30x = 12,363.15 × 5,123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.30x = 63,345,071.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,345,071.66/8,253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,675.12

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