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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,503.14, 12,774.76 and 5,002.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,503.14, 12,774.76 and 5,002.12 is: 7,514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,503.14 : 12,774.76 = 5,002.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,503.14/12,774.76 = 5,002.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,503.14x = 12,774.76 × 5,002.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,503.14x = 63,900,882.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,900,882.49/8,503.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.97

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