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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.09, 11,740.02 and 5,824.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.09, 11,740.02 and 5,824.90 is: 8,033.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.09 : 11,740.02 = 5,824.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.09/11,740.02 = 5,824.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.09x = 11,740.02 × 5,824.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.09x = 68,384,402.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,384,402.06/8,512.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.80

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