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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,643.16, 8,467.20 and 5,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,643.16, 8,467.20 and 5,225.20 is: 7,840.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,643.16 : 8,467.20 = 5,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,643.16/8,467.20 = 5,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,643.16x = 8,467.20 × 5,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,643.16x = 44,242,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,242,813.44/5,643.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,840.08

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