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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.54, 12,479.40 and 5,022.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.54, 12,479.40 and 5,022.18 is: 7,544.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.54 : 12,479.40 = 5,022.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.54/12,479.40 = 5,022.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.54x = 12,479.40 × 5,022.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.54x = 62,673,793.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,673,793.09/8,307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.21

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