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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.35, 13,248.62 and 5,124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.35, 13,248.62 and 5,124.44 is: 7,691.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.35 : 13,248.62 = 5,124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.35/13,248.62 = 5,124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.35x = 13,248.62 × 5,124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.35x = 67,891,666.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,891,666.41/8,827.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.06

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