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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,338.62, 12,520.38 and 5,238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,338.62, 12,520.38 and 5,238.24 is: 7,865.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,338.62 : 12,520.38 = 5,238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,338.62/12,520.38 = 5,238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,338.62x = 12,520.38 × 5,238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,338.62x = 65,584,692.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,584,692.73/8,338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,865.18

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