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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475.94, 12,711.50 and 5,351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475.94, 12,711.50 and 5,351.27 is: 8,025.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475.94 : 12,711.50 = 5,351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475.94/12,711.50 = 5,351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475.94x = 12,711.50 × 5,351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475.94x = 68,022,668.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,022,668.61/8,475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,025.38

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