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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.95, 12,473.46 and 5,028.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.95, 12,473.46 and 5,028.16 is: 7,541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.95 : 12,473.46 = 5,028.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.95/12,473.46 = 5,028.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.95x = 12,473.46 × 5,028.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.95x = 62,718,552.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,718,552.63/8,315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,541.96

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