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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.24, 11,056.92 and 5,225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.24, 11,056.92 and 5,225.52 is: 7,207.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.24 : 11,056.92 = 5,225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.24/11,056.92 = 5,225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.24x = 11,056.92 × 5,225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.24x = 57,778,156.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,778,156.60/8,016.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,207.64

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