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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.06, 11,548.02 and 5,226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.06, 11,548.02 and 5,226.08 is: 7,212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.06 : 11,548.02 = 5,226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.06/11,548.02 = 5,226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.06x = 11,548.02 × 5,226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.06x = 60,350,876.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,350,876.36/8,368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,212.05

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