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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.61, 12,492.63 and 5,044.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.61, 12,492.63 and 5,044.91 is: 7,563.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.61 : 12,492.63 = 5,044.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.61/12,492.63 = 5,044.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.61x = 12,492.63 × 5,044.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.61x = 63,024,131.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,024,131.55/8,332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,563.56

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