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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.02, 12,476.88 and 5,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.02, 12,476.88 and 5,034.32 is: 7,547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.02 : 12,476.88 = 5,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.02/12,476.88 = 5,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.02x = 12,476.88 × 5,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.02x = 62,812,606.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,812,606.52/8,322.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,547.76

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