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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,336.52, 11,507.94 and 5,194.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,336.52, 11,507.94 and 5,194.26 is: 7,170.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,336.52 : 11,507.94 = 5,194.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,336.52/11,507.94 = 5,194.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,336.52x = 11,507.94 × 5,194.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,336.52x = 59,775,232.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,775,232.42/8,336.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,170.29

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