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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.86, 11,073.33 and 5,195.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.86, 11,073.33 and 5,195.15 is: 7,166.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.86 : 11,073.33 = 5,195.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.86/11,073.33 = 5,195.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.86x = 11,073.33 × 5,195.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.86x = 57,527,610.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,527,610.35/8,026.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,166.89

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