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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.26, 12,562.09 and 5,088.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.26, 12,562.09 and 5,088.76 is: 7,638.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.26 : 12,562.09 = 5,088.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.26/12,562.09 = 5,088.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.26x = 12,562.09 × 5,088.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.26x = 63,925,416.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,925,416.98/8,369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,638.12

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