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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,354.08, 12,524.80 and 5,066.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,354.08, 12,524.80 and 5,066.40 is: 7,595.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,354.08 : 12,524.80 = 5,066.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,354.08/12,524.80 = 5,066.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,354.08x = 12,524.80 × 5,066.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,354.08x = 63,455,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,455,646.72/8,354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,595.77

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