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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.40, 12,441.40 and 5,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.40, 12,441.40 and 5,010.80 is: 7,512.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.40 : 12,441.40 = 5,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.40/12,441.40 = 5,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.40x = 12,441.40 × 5,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.40x = 62,341,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,341,367.12/8,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,512.46

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