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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.17, 12,438.99 and 5,193.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.17, 12,438.99 and 5,193.65 is: 7,772.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.17 : 12,438.99 = 5,193.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.17/12,438.99 = 5,193.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.17x = 12,438.99 × 5,193.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.17x = 64,603,760.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,603,760.41/8,312.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,772.19

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