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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.29, 12,768.03 and 5,220.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.29, 12,768.03 and 5,220.45 is: 7,830.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.29 : 12,768.03 = 5,220.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.29/12,768.03 = 5,220.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.29x = 12,768.03 × 5,220.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.29x = 66,654,862.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,654,862.21/8,512.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.43

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