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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.03, 13,250.67 and 5,127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.03, 13,250.67 and 5,127.49 is: 7,692.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.03 : 13,250.67 = 5,127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.03/13,250.67 = 5,127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.03x = 13,250.67 × 5,127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.03x = 67,942,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,942,677.92/8,832.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,692.76

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