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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,581.46, 11,843.68 and 5,226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,581.46, 11,843.68 and 5,226.24 is: 7,212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,581.46 : 11,843.68 = 5,226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,581.46/11,843.68 = 5,226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,581.46x = 11,843.68 × 5,226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,581.46x = 61,897,914.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,897,914.16/8,581.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,212.98

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