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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.47, 12,374.10 and 5,104.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.47, 12,374.10 and 5,104.61 is: 7,639.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.47 : 12,374.10 = 5,104.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.47/12,374.10 = 5,104.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.47x = 12,374.10 × 5,104.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.47x = 63,164,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,164,967.36/8,268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,639.26

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