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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.32, 13,064.69 and 5,223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.32, 13,064.69 and 5,223.12 is: 7,835.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.32 : 13,064.69 = 5,223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.32/13,064.69 = 5,223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.32x = 13,064.69 × 5,223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.32x = 68,238,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,238,407.70/8,709.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,835.10

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