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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,257.58, 12,394.20 and 5,128.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,257.58, 12,394.20 and 5,128.10 is: 7,697.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,257.58 : 12,394.20 = 5,128.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,257.58/12,394.20 = 5,128.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,257.58x = 12,394.20 × 5,128.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,257.58x = 63,558,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,558,697.02/8,257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,697.01

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