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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.62, 12,026.43 and 5,261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.62, 12,026.43 and 5,261.74 is: 7,892.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.62 : 12,026.43 = 5,261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.62/12,026.43 = 5,261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.62x = 12,026.43 × 5,261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.62x = 63,279,947.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,279,947.79/8,017.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,892.61

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