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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,526.58, 12,797.87 and 5,246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,526.58, 12,797.87 and 5,246.08 is: 7,874.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,526.58 : 12,797.87 = 5,246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,526.58/12,797.87 = 5,246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,526.58x = 12,797.87 × 5,246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,526.58x = 67,138,591.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,138,591.62/8,526.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,874.04

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