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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.62, 12,437.22 and 5,007.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.62, 12,437.22 and 5,007.95 is: 7,508.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.62 : 12,437.22 = 5,007.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.62/12,437.22 = 5,007.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.62x = 12,437.22 × 5,007.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.62x = 62,284,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,284,975.90/8,295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.18

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