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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.45, 12,529.79 and 5,023.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.45, 12,529.79 and 5,023.34 is: 7,536.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.45 : 12,529.79 = 5,023.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.45/12,529.79 = 5,023.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.45x = 12,529.79 × 5,023.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.45x = 62,941,307.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,941,307.53/8,351.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,536.58

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