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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.40, 12,475.08 and 5,197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.40, 12,475.08 and 5,197.68 is: 7,795.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.40 : 12,475.08 = 5,197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.40/12,475.08 = 5,197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.40x = 12,475.08 × 5,197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.40x = 64,841,473.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,841,473.81/8,317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,795.88

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