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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,257.28, 12,382.80 and 5,132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,257.28, 12,382.80 and 5,132.72 is: 7,697.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,257.28 : 12,382.80 = 5,132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,257.28/12,382.80 = 5,132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,257.28x = 12,382.80 × 5,132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,257.28x = 63,557,445.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,557,445.22/8,257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,697.14

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