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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.49, 12,019.80 and 5,352.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.49, 12,019.80 and 5,352.79 is: 7,390.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.49 : 12,019.80 = 5,352.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.49/12,019.80 = 5,352.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.49x = 12,019.80 × 5,352.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.49x = 64,339,465.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,339,465.24/8,705.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.68

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