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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,550.42, 12,826.44 and 5,256.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,550.42, 12,826.44 and 5,256.42 is: 7,885.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,550.42 : 12,826.44 = 5,256.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,550.42/12,826.44 = 5,256.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,550.42x = 12,826.44 × 5,256.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,550.42x = 67,421,155.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,421,155.74/8,550.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,885.13

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