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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,511.93, 12,746.01 and 5,215.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,511.93, 12,746.01 and 5,215.05 is: 7,809.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,511.93 : 12,746.01 = 5,215.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,511.93/12,746.01 = 5,215.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,511.93x = 12,746.01 × 5,215.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,511.93x = 66,471,079.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,471,079.45/8,511.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,809.17

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