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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,431.54, 12,646.05 and 5,302.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,431.54, 12,646.05 and 5,302.01 is: 7,952.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,431.54 : 12,646.05 = 5,302.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,431.54/12,646.05 = 5,302.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,431.54x = 12,646.05 × 5,302.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,431.54x = 67,049,439.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,049,439.07/8,431.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,952.21

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