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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,529.06, 12,764.70 and 5,244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,529.06, 12,764.70 and 5,244.24 is: 7,848.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,529.06 : 12,764.70 = 5,244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,529.06/12,764.70 = 5,244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,529.06x = 12,764.70 × 5,244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,529.06x = 66,941,150.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,941,150.33/8,529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,848.60

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