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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,513.82, 12,752.19 and 4,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,513.82, 12,752.19 and 4,122 is: 6,174.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,513.82 : 12,752.19 = 4,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,513.82/12,752.19 = 4,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,513.82x = 12,752.19 × 4,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,513.82x = 52,564,527.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,564,527.18/8,513.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,174.02

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