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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.17, 12,436.52 and 5,007.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.17, 12,436.52 and 5,007.48 is: 7,507.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.17 : 12,436.52 = 5,007.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.17/12,436.52 = 5,007.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.17x = 12,436.52 × 5,007.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.17x = 62,275,600.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,275,600.13/8,295.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,507.46

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