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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,562.70, 12,844.05 and 5,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,562.70, 12,844.05 and 5,265.10 is: 7,897.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,562.70 : 12,844.05 = 5,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,562.70/12,844.05 = 5,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,562.70x = 12,844.05 × 5,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,562.70x = 67,625,207.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,625,207.66/8,562.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,897.65

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