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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.15, 12,395.36 and 5,207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.15, 12,395.36 and 5,207.50 is: 7,186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.15 : 12,395.36 = 5,207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.15/12,395.36 = 5,207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.15x = 12,395.36 × 5,207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.15x = 64,548,837.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,548,837.20/8,982.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,186.35

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