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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.33, 12,553.92 and 5,204.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.33, 12,553.92 and 5,204.41 is: 7,813.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.33 : 12,553.92 = 5,204.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.33/12,553.92 = 5,204.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.33x = 12,553.92 × 5,204.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.33x = 65,335,715.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,335,715.40/8,362.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,813.10

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