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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.22, 12,792.94 and 5,023.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.22, 12,792.94 and 5,023.35 is: 7,535.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.22 : 12,792.94 = 5,023.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.22/12,792.94 = 5,023.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.22x = 12,792.94 × 5,023.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.22x = 64,263,402.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,263,402.59/8,528.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,535.38

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