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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.52, 12,388.26 and 5,826.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.52, 12,388.26 and 5,826.24 is: 8,041.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.52 : 12,388.26 = 5,826.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.52/12,388.26 = 5,826.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.52x = 12,388.26 × 5,826.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.52x = 72,176,975.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,176,975.94/8,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.54

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