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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,482.38, 11,705.97 and 5,124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,482.38, 11,705.97 and 5,124.52 is: 7,072.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,482.38 : 11,705.97 = 5,124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,482.38/11,705.97 = 5,124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,482.38x = 11,705.97 × 5,124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,482.38x = 59,987,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,987,477.38/8,482.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,072.01

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