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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.29, 12,149.56 and 5,026.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.29, 12,149.56 and 5,026.73 is: 6,935.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.29 : 12,149.56 = 5,026.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.29/12,149.56 = 5,026.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.29x = 12,149.56 × 5,026.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.29x = 61,072,503.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,072,503.27/8,806.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,935.10

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