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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.08, 13,052.16 and 5,195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.08, 13,052.16 and 5,195.64 is: 7,791.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.08 : 13,052.16 = 5,195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.08/13,052.16 = 5,195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.08x = 13,052.16 × 5,195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.08x = 67,814,324.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,814,324.58/8,704.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,791.10

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