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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,318.90, 12,472.11 and 5,031.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,318.90, 12,472.11 and 5,031.32 is: 7,543.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,318.90 : 12,472.11 = 5,031.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,318.90/12,472.11 = 5,031.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,318.90x = 12,472.11 × 5,031.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,318.90x = 62,751,176.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,751,176.49/8,318.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,543.21

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