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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,821.56, 13,242.06 and 5,127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,821.56, 13,242.06 and 5,127.96 is: 7,697.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,821.56 : 13,242.06 = 5,127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,821.56/13,242.06 = 5,127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,821.56x = 13,242.06 × 5,127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,821.56x = 67,904,754.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,904,754.00/8,821.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,697.59

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