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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,422.71, 12,636.90 and 5,299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,422.71, 12,636.90 and 5,299.04 is: 7,950.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,422.71 : 12,636.90 = 5,299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,422.71/12,636.90 = 5,299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,422.71x = 12,636.90 × 5,299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,422.71x = 66,963,375.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,963,375.39/8,422.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,950.34

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