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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,288.03, 12,424.05 and 5,318.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,288.03, 12,424.05 and 5,318.09 is: 7,972.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,288.03 : 12,424.05 = 5,318.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,288.03/12,424.05 = 5,318.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,288.03x = 12,424.05 × 5,318.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,288.03x = 66,072,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,072,247.12/8,288.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,972.01

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