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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,124.64, 12,163.68 and 5,025.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,124.64, 12,163.68 and 5,025.76 is: 7,524.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,124.64 : 12,163.68 = 5,025.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,124.64/12,163.68 = 5,025.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,124.64x = 12,163.68 × 5,025.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,124.64x = 61,131,736.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,131,736.40/8,124.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,524.24

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