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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,529.36, 12,793.68 and 5,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,529.36, 12,793.68 and 5,064 is: 7,595.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,529.36 : 12,793.68 = 5,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,529.36/12,793.68 = 5,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,529.36x = 12,793.68 × 5,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,529.36x = 64,787,195.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,787,195.52/8,529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,595.79

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