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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.76, 13,208.52 and 5,114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.76, 13,208.52 and 5,114.16 is: 7,658.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.76 : 13,208.52 = 5,114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.76/13,208.52 = 5,114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.76x = 13,208.52 × 5,114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.76x = 67,550,484.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,550,484.64/8,819.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,658.99

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