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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.88, 11,062.98 and 5,186.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.88, 11,062.98 and 5,186.26 is: 7,152.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.88 : 11,062.98 = 5,186.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.88/11,062.98 = 5,186.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.88x = 11,062.98 × 5,186.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.88x = 57,375,490.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,375,490.65/8,021.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,152.37

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