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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.44, 12,422.16 and 5,676.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.44, 12,422.16 and 5,676.48 is: 8,514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.44 : 12,422.16 = 5,676.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.44/12,422.16 = 5,676.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.44x = 12,422.16 × 5,676.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.44x = 70,514,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,514,142.80/8,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,514.72

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