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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.74, 12,476.57 and 5,206.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.74, 12,476.57 and 5,206.26 is: 7,799.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.74 : 12,476.57 = 5,206.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.74/12,476.57 = 5,206.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.74x = 12,476.57 × 5,206.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.74x = 64,956,267.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,956,267.33/8,327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.99

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