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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.64, 13,047.12 and 5,010.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.64, 13,047.12 and 5,010.24 is: 7,501.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.64 : 13,047.12 = 5,010.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.64/13,047.12 = 5,010.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.64x = 13,047.12 × 5,010.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.64x = 65,369,202.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,369,202.51/8,714.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,501.08

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