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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,497.82, 12,732.35 and 5,204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,497.82, 12,732.35 and 5,204.04 is: 7,797.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,497.82 : 12,732.35 = 5,204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,497.82/12,732.35 = 5,204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,497.82x = 12,732.35 × 5,204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,497.82x = 66,259,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,259,658.69/8,497.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,797.25

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