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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,321.54, 12,462.26 and 5,383.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,321.54, 12,462.26 and 5,383.67 is: 8,062.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,321.54 : 12,462.26 = 5,383.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,321.54/12,462.26 = 5,383.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,321.54x = 12,462.26 × 5,383.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,321.54x = 67,092,606.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,092,606.06/8,321.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,062.53

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