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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,511.72, 12,746.16 and 5,382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,511.72, 12,746.16 and 5,382.24 is: 8,059.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,511.72 : 12,746.16 = 5,382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,511.72/12,746.16 = 5,382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,511.72x = 12,746.16 × 5,382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,511.72x = 68,602,892.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,602,892.20/8,511.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,059.82

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