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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,302.44, 12,447.38 and 5,014.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,302.44, 12,447.38 and 5,014.76 is: 7,518.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,302.44 : 12,447.38 = 5,014.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,302.44/12,447.38 = 5,014.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,302.44x = 12,447.38 × 5,014.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,302.44x = 62,420,623.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,420,623.33/8,302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,518.35

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