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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.76, 12,476.58 and 5,192.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.76, 12,476.58 and 5,192.15 is: 7,790.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.76 : 12,476.58 = 5,192.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.76/12,476.58 = 5,192.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.76x = 12,476.58 × 5,192.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.76x = 64,780,212.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,780,212.46/8,315.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,790.05

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