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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.10, 12,399.27 and 5,146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.10, 12,399.27 and 5,146.66 is: 7,723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.10 : 12,399.27 = 5,146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.10/12,399.27 = 5,146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.10x = 12,399.27 × 5,146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.10x = 63,814,826.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,814,826.94/8,262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,723.80

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