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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,431.97, 12,646.68 and 5,302.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,431.97, 12,646.68 and 5,302.43 is: 7,952.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,431.97 : 12,646.68 = 5,302.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,431.97/12,646.68 = 5,302.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,431.97x = 12,646.68 × 5,302.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,431.97x = 67,058,129.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,058,129.57/8,431.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,952.85

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