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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,513.68, 12,770.52 and 5,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,513.68, 12,770.52 and 5,049.04 is: 7,573.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,513.68 : 12,770.52 = 5,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,513.68/12,770.52 = 5,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,513.68x = 12,770.52 × 5,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,513.68x = 64,478,866.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,478,866.30/8,513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,573.56

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