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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,527.70, 12,799.55 and 5,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,527.70, 12,799.55 and 5,247.20 is: 7,875.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,527.70 : 12,799.55 = 5,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,527.70/12,799.55 = 5,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,527.70x = 12,799.55 × 5,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,527.70x = 67,161,843.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,161,843.88/8,527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,875.73

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