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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,212.62, 11,335.23 and 5,026.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,212.62, 11,335.23 and 5,026.62 is: 6,937.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,212.62 : 11,335.23 = 5,026.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,212.62/11,335.23 = 5,026.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,212.62x = 11,335.23 × 5,026.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,212.62x = 56,977,893.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,977,893.82/8,212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.85

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