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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,542.69, 12,807.88 and 5,248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,542.69, 12,807.88 and 5,248.98 is: 7,869.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,542.69 : 12,807.88 = 5,248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,542.69/12,807.88 = 5,248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,542.69x = 12,807.88 × 5,248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,542.69x = 67,228,293.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,228,293.72/8,542.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,869.69

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