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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,346.83, 12,514.68 and 5,007.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,346.83, 12,514.68 and 5,007.56 is: 7,508.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,346.83 : 12,514.68 = 5,007.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,346.83/12,514.68 = 5,007.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,346.83x = 12,514.68 × 5,007.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,346.83x = 62,667,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,667,948.41/8,346.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.00

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