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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,569.55, 11,826.86 and 5,212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,569.55, 11,826.86 and 5,212.60 is: 7,193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,569.55 : 11,826.86 = 5,212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,569.55/11,826.86 = 5,212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,569.55x = 11,826.86 × 5,212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,569.55x = 61,648,634.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,648,634.81/8,569.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,193.92

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