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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,467.92, 12,698.64 and 5,001.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,467.92, 12,698.64 and 5,001.12 is: 7,499.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,467.92 : 12,698.64 = 5,001.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,467.92/12,698.64 = 5,001.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,467.92x = 12,698.64 × 5,001.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,467.92x = 63,507,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,507,422.48/8,467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,499.77

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