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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,324.97, 12,486.96 and 5,037.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,324.97, 12,486.96 and 5,037.18 is: 7,555.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,324.97 : 12,486.96 = 5,037.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,324.97/12,486.96 = 5,037.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,324.97x = 12,486.96 × 5,037.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,324.97x = 62,899,065.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,899,065.17/8,324.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.47

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