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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.40, 12,459.40 and 5,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.40, 12,459.40 and 5,022.80 is: 7,530.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.40 : 12,459.40 = 5,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.40/12,459.40 = 5,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.40x = 12,459.40 × 5,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.40x = 62,581,074.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,581,074.32/8,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,530.45

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