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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.15, 12,493.53 and 5,045.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.15, 12,493.53 and 5,045.45 is: 7,564.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.15 : 12,493.53 = 5,045.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.15/12,493.53 = 5,045.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.15x = 12,493.53 × 5,045.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.15x = 63,035,418.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,035,418.47/8,333.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,564.42

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