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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,501.52, 12,751.38 and 5,212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,501.52, 12,751.38 and 5,212.92 is: 7,818.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,501.52 : 12,751.38 = 5,212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,501.52/12,751.38 = 5,212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,501.52x = 12,751.38 × 5,212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,501.52x = 66,471,923.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,471,923.83/8,501.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,818.83

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