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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.54, 13,301.58 and 5,172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.54, 13,301.58 and 5,172.50 is: 7,758.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.54 : 13,301.58 = 5,172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.54/13,301.58 = 5,172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.54x = 13,301.58 × 5,172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.54x = 68,802,422.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,802,422.55/8,868.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,758.03

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