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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.80, 12,476.16 and 5,029.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.80, 12,476.16 and 5,029.83 is: 7,536.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.80 : 12,476.16 = 5,029.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.80/12,476.16 = 5,029.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.80x = 12,476.16 × 5,029.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.80x = 62,752,963.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,752,963.85/8,326.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,536.26

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