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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.26, 11,486.31 and 5,013.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.26, 11,486.31 and 5,013.26 is: 6,916.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.26 : 11,486.31 = 5,013.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.26/11,486.31 = 5,013.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.26x = 11,486.31 × 5,013.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.26x = 57,583,801.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,583,801.04/8,325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,916.76

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