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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,652.52, 12,979.50 and 5,211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,652.52, 12,979.50 and 5,211.64 is: 7,817.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,652.52 : 12,979.50 = 5,211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,652.52/12,979.50 = 5,211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,652.52x = 12,979.50 × 5,211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,652.52x = 67,644,481.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,644,481.38/8,652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,817.89

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