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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.23, 12,532.61 and 5,032.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.23, 12,532.61 and 5,032.64 is: 7,538.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.23 : 12,532.61 = 5,032.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.23/12,532.61 = 5,032.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.23x = 12,532.61 × 5,032.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.23x = 63,072,092.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,072,092.43/8,366.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,538.89

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