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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.80, 12,452.70 and 5,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.80, 12,452.70 and 5,013.20 is: 7,519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.80 : 12,452.70 = 5,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.80/12,452.70 = 5,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.80x = 12,452.70 × 5,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.80x = 62,427,875.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,427,875.64/8,301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,519.80

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