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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.97, 12,374.85 and 5,105.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.97, 12,374.85 and 5,105.11 is: 7,640.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.97 : 12,374.85 = 5,105.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.97/12,374.85 = 5,105.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.97x = 12,374.85 × 5,105.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.97x = 63,174,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,174,970.48/8,268.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,640.00

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