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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.01, 11,958.02 and 5,126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.01, 11,958.02 and 5,126.21 is: 7,075.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.01 : 11,958.02 = 5,126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.01/11,958.02 = 5,126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.01x = 11,958.02 × 5,126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.01x = 61,299,300.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,299,300.35/8,663.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,075.98

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