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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,445.26, 11,650.74 and 5,086.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,445.26, 11,650.74 and 5,086.09 is: 7,016.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,445.26 : 11,650.74 = 5,086.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,445.26/11,650.74 = 5,086.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,445.26x = 11,650.74 × 5,086.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,445.26x = 59,256,707.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,256,707.70/8,445.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,016.56

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