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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.27, 12,440.32 and 5,331.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.27, 12,440.32 and 5,331.26 is: 7,999.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.27 : 12,440.32 = 5,331.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.27/12,440.32 = 5,331.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.27x = 12,440.32 × 5,331.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.27x = 66,322,598.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,322,598.18/8,291.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,999.09

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