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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.68, 11,262.69 and 5,020.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.68, 11,262.69 and 5,020.26 is: 6,925.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.68 : 11,262.69 = 5,020.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.68/11,262.69 = 5,020.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.68x = 11,262.69 × 5,020.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.68x = 56,541,632.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,541,632.10/8,164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.15

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