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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.10, 13,443.15 and 5,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.10, 13,443.15 and 5,266.10 is: 7,899.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.10 : 13,443.15 = 5,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.10/13,443.15 = 5,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.10x = 13,443.15 × 5,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.10x = 70,792,972.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,792,972.22/8,962.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,899.15

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