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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,213.45, 11,330.98 and 5,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,213.45, 11,330.98 and 5,026.88 is: 6,934.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,213.45 : 11,330.98 = 5,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,213.45/11,330.98 = 5,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,213.45x = 11,330.98 × 5,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,213.45x = 56,959,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,959,492.50/8,213.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.91

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