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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.08, 12,541.32 and 5,030.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.08, 12,541.32 and 5,030.93 is: 7,548.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.08 : 12,541.32 = 5,030.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.08/12,541.32 = 5,030.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.08x = 12,541.32 × 5,030.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.08x = 63,094,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,094,440.32/8,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,548.01

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