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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.53, 12,442.70 and 5,010.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.53, 12,442.70 and 5,010.70 is: 7,507.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.53 : 12,442.70 = 5,010.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.53/12,442.70 = 5,010.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.53x = 12,442.70 × 5,010.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.53x = 62,346,611.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,346,611.84/8,304.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,507.54

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