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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,465.31, 12,700.13 and 5,367.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,465.31, 12,700.13 and 5,367.33 is: 8,052.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,465.31 : 12,700.13 = 5,367.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,465.31/12,700.13 = 5,367.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,465.31x = 12,700.13 × 5,367.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,465.31x = 68,165,761.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,165,761.92/8,465.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.36

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