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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,304.90, 12,443.26 and 5,011.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,304.90, 12,443.26 and 5,011.08 is: 7,508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,304.90 : 12,443.26 = 5,011.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,304.90/12,443.26 = 5,011.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,304.90x = 12,443.26 × 5,011.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,304.90x = 62,354,096.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,354,096.58/8,304.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.11

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