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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,533.82, 12,806.53 and 5,236.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,533.82, 12,806.53 and 5,236.85 is: 7,858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,533.82 : 12,806.53 = 5,236.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,533.82/12,806.53 = 5,236.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,533.82x = 12,806.53 × 5,236.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,533.82x = 67,065,799.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,065,799.51/8,533.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,858.83

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