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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,148.98, 11,237.86 and 5,466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,148.98, 11,237.86 and 5,466.26 is: 7,538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,148.98 : 11,237.86 = 5,466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,148.98/11,237.86 = 5,466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,148.98x = 11,237.86 × 5,466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,148.98x = 61,429,064.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,429,064.60/8,148.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,538.25

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