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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.49, 11,704.50 and 5,127.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.49, 11,704.50 and 5,127.30 is: 7,074.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.49 : 11,704.50 = 5,127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.49/11,704.50 = 5,127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.49x = 11,704.50 × 5,127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.49x = 60,012,482.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,012,482.85/8,483.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.03

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