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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.44, 12,448.08 and 5,022.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.44, 12,448.08 and 5,022.08 is: 7,519.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.44 : 12,448.08 = 5,022.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.44/12,448.08 = 5,022.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.44x = 12,448.08 × 5,022.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.44x = 62,515,253.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,515,253.61/8,313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,519.78

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