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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.54, 12,078.03 and 5,026.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.54, 12,078.03 and 5,026.54 is: 6,936.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.54 : 12,078.03 = 5,026.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.54/12,078.03 = 5,026.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.54x = 12,078.03 × 5,026.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.54x = 60,710,700.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,710,700.92/8,752.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.35

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