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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.28, 12,376.83 and 5,106.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.28, 12,376.83 and 5,106.45 is: 7,642.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.28 : 12,376.83 = 5,106.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.28/12,376.83 = 5,106.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.28x = 12,376.83 × 5,106.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.28x = 63,201,663.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,201,663.55/8,270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,642.02

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