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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,339.02, 12,502.32 and 5,051.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,339.02, 12,502.32 and 5,051.32 is: 7,573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,339.02 : 12,502.32 = 5,051.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,339.02/12,502.32 = 5,051.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,339.02x = 12,502.32 × 5,051.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,339.02x = 63,153,219.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,153,219.06/8,339.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,573.22

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