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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,526.89, 12,776.43 and 5,233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,526.89, 12,776.43 and 5,233.03 is: 7,841.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,526.89 : 12,776.43 = 5,233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,526.89/12,776.43 = 5,233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,526.89x = 12,776.43 × 5,233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,526.89x = 66,859,441.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,859,441.48/8,526.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,841.01

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