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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.75, 12,478.08 and 5,193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.75, 12,478.08 and 5,193.14 is: 7,791.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.75 : 12,478.08 = 5,193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.75/12,478.08 = 5,193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.75x = 12,478.08 × 5,193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.75x = 64,800,416.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,800,416.37/8,316.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,791.56

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