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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,208.26, 11,327.40 and 5,066.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,208.26, 11,327.40 and 5,066.26 is: 6,991.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,208.26 : 11,327.40 = 5,066.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,208.26/11,327.40 = 5,066.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,208.26x = 11,327.40 × 5,066.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,208.26x = 57,387,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,387,553.52/8,208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.44

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