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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.60, 12,539.84 and 5,074.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.60, 12,539.84 and 5,074.88 is: 7,603.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.60 : 12,539.84 = 5,074.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.60/12,539.84 = 5,074.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.60x = 12,539.84 × 5,074.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.60x = 63,638,183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,638,183.22/8,369.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,603.49

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