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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,610.30, 12,915.45 and 5,329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,610.30, 12,915.45 and 5,329.80 is: 7,994.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,610.30 : 12,915.45 = 5,329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,610.30/12,915.45 = 5,329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,610.30x = 12,915.45 × 5,329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,610.30x = 68,836,765.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,836,765.41/8,610.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,994.70

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