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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.23, 13,376.51 and 5,022.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.23, 13,376.51 and 5,022.39 is: 7,526.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.23 : 13,376.51 = 5,022.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.23/13,376.51 = 5,022.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.23x = 13,376.51 × 5,022.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.23x = 67,181,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,181,983.18/8,926.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,526.36

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