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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.10, 12,903.99 and 5,150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.10, 12,903.99 and 5,150.50 is: 7,735.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.10 : 12,903.99 = 5,150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.10/12,903.99 = 5,150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.10x = 12,903.99 × 5,150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.10x = 66,462,000.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,462,000.50/8,592.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,735.25

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