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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.93, 12,826.11 and 4,109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.93, 12,826.11 and 4,109.36 is: 6,162.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.93 : 12,826.11 = 4,109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.93/12,826.11 = 4,109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.93x = 12,826.11 × 4,109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.93x = 52,707,054.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,707,054.67/8,552.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.46

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