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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,255.58, 12,391.20 and 5,126.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,255.58, 12,391.20 and 5,126.10 is: 7,694.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,255.58 : 12,391.20 = 5,126.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,255.58/12,391.20 = 5,126.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,255.58x = 12,391.20 × 5,126.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,255.58x = 63,518,530.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,518,530.32/8,255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,694.01

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