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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.13, 12,436.47 and 5,007.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.13, 12,436.47 and 5,007.46 is: 7,507.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.13 : 12,436.47 = 5,007.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.13/12,436.47 = 5,007.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.13x = 12,436.47 × 5,007.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.13x = 62,275,126.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,275,126.07/8,295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,507.43

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