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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,309.06, 12,434.32 and 5,190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,309.06, 12,434.32 and 5,190.54 is: 7,767.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,309.06 : 12,434.32 = 5,190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,309.06/12,434.32 = 5,190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,309.06x = 12,434.32 × 5,190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,309.06x = 64,540,865.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,540,865.14/8,309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,767.52

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