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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,530.08, 12,766.20 and 5,245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,530.08, 12,766.20 and 5,245.24 is: 7,850.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,530.08 : 12,766.20 = 5,245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,530.08/12,766.20 = 5,245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,530.08x = 12,766.20 × 5,245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,530.08x = 66,961,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,961,782.89/8,530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,850.08

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