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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.02, 12,476.52 and 5,355.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.02, 12,476.52 and 5,355.74 is: 8,035.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.02 : 12,476.52 = 5,355.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.02/12,476.52 = 5,355.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.02x = 12,476.52 × 5,355.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.02x = 66,820,934.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,820,934.84/8,316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,035.21

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