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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,524.08, 12,772.35 and 4,815.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,524.08, 12,772.35 and 4,815.27 is: 7,215.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,524.08 : 12,772.35 = 4,815.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,524.08/12,772.35 = 4,815.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,524.08x = 12,772.35 × 4,815.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,524.08x = 61,502,313.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,502,313.78/8,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,215.13

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