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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,146.26, 12,226.41 and 5,365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,146.26, 12,226.41 and 5,365.02 is: 8,052.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,146.26 : 12,226.41 = 5,365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,146.26/12,226.41 = 5,365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,146.26x = 12,226.41 × 5,365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,146.26x = 65,594,934.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,594,934.18/8,146.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.15

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