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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.42, 12,487.95 and 5,041.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.42, 12,487.95 and 5,041.73 is: 7,558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.42 : 12,487.95 = 5,041.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.42/12,487.95 = 5,041.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.42x = 12,487.95 × 5,041.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.42x = 62,960,815.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,960,815.72/8,329.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,558.85

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