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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.73, 13,246.47 and 5,124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.73, 13,246.47 and 5,124.01 is: 7,689.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.73 : 13,246.47 = 5,124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.73/13,246.47 = 5,124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.73x = 13,246.47 × 5,124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.73x = 67,875,044.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,875,044.74/8,826.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,689.72

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