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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,498.43, 12,746.70 and 5,205.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,498.43, 12,746.70 and 5,205.78 is: 7,808.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,498.43 : 12,746.70 = 5,205.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,498.43/12,746.70 = 5,205.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,498.43x = 12,746.70 × 5,205.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,498.43x = 66,356,515.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,356,515.93/8,498.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,808.09

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