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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,385.48, 11,567.61 and 5,026.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,385.48, 11,567.61 and 5,026.68 is: 6,934.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,385.48 : 11,567.61 = 5,026.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,385.48/11,567.61 = 5,026.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,385.48x = 11,567.61 × 5,026.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,385.48x = 58,146,673.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,146,673.83/8,385.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.21

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