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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,545.52, 12,826.20 and 5,265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,545.52, 12,826.20 and 5,265.02 is: 7,902.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,545.52 : 12,826.20 = 5,265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,545.52/12,826.20 = 5,265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,545.52x = 12,826.20 × 5,265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,545.52x = 67,530,199.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,530,199.52/8,545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,902.41

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