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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,409.06, 11,605.41 and 5,266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,409.06, 11,605.41 and 5,266.26 is: 7,268.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,409.06 : 11,605.41 = 5,266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,409.06/11,605.41 = 5,266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,409.06x = 11,605.41 × 5,266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,409.06x = 61,117,106.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,117,106.47/8,409.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.01

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