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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,208.54, 12,312.74 and 5,569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,208.54, 12,312.74 and 5,569.52 is: 8,354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,208.54 : 12,312.74 = 5,569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,208.54/12,312.74 = 5,569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,208.54x = 12,312.74 × 5,569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,208.54x = 68,575,962.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,575,962.27/8,208.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,354.22

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