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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,257.80, 12,386.70 and 5,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,257.80, 12,386.70 and 5,327.40 is: 7,991.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,257.80 : 12,386.70 = 5,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,257.80/12,386.70 = 5,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,257.80x = 12,386.70 × 5,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,257.80x = 65,988,905.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,988,905.58/8,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.10

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