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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,569.47, 11,826.02 and 5,212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,569.47, 11,826.02 and 5,212.42 is: 7,193.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,569.47 : 11,826.02 = 5,212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,569.47/11,826.02 = 5,212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,569.47x = 11,826.02 × 5,212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,569.47x = 61,642,183.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,642,183.17/8,569.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,193.23

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