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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,300.08, 12,442.12 and 5,330.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,300.08, 12,442.12 and 5,330.15 is: 7,990.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,300.08 : 12,442.12 = 5,330.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,300.08/12,442.12 = 5,330.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,300.08x = 12,442.12 × 5,330.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,300.08x = 66,318,290.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,318,290.38/8,300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,990.08

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