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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.70, 12,460.05 and 5,234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.70, 12,460.05 and 5,234.70 is: 7,852.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.70 : 12,460.05 = 5,234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.70/12,460.05 = 5,234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.70x = 12,460.05 × 5,234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.70x = 65,224,623.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,224,623.74/8,306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,852.05

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