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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.15, 13,230.47 and 5,126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.15, 13,230.47 and 5,126.45 is: 7,687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.15 : 13,230.47 = 5,126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.15/13,230.47 = 5,126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.15x = 13,230.47 × 5,126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.15x = 67,825,289.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,825,289.60/8,823.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.20

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