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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.06, 12,515.97 and 5,062.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.06, 12,515.97 and 5,062.27 is: 7,587.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.06 : 12,515.97 = 5,062.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.06/12,515.97 = 5,062.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.06x = 12,515.97 × 5,062.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.06x = 63,359,219.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,359,219.45/8,350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,587.88

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