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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.47, 12,498.71 and 5,751.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.47, 12,498.71 and 5,751.81 is: 8,627.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.47 : 12,498.71 = 5,751.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.47/12,498.71 = 5,751.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.47x = 12,498.71 × 5,751.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.47x = 71,890,176.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,890,176.41/8,332.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.72

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