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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,502.84, 12,748.11 and 5,722.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,502.84, 12,748.11 and 5,722.62 is: 8,579.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,502.84 : 12,748.11 = 5,722.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,502.84/12,748.11 = 5,722.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,502.84x = 12,748.11 × 5,722.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,502.84x = 72,952,589.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,952,589.25/8,502.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,579.79

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