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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.03, 12,439.31 and 5,009.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.03, 12,439.31 and 5,009.34 is: 7,510.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.03 : 12,439.31 = 5,009.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.03/12,439.31 = 5,009.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.03x = 12,439.31 × 5,009.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.03x = 62,312,754.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,312,754.76/8,297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,510.25

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