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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,585.58, 11,848.26 and 5,228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,585.58, 11,848.26 and 5,228.52 is: 7,215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,585.58 : 11,848.26 = 5,228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,585.58/11,848.26 = 5,228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,585.58x = 11,848.26 × 5,228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,585.58x = 61,948,864.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,948,864.38/8,585.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,215.45

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