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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.43, 11,063.24 and 5,221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.43, 11,063.24 and 5,221.93 is: 7,206.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.43 : 11,063.24 = 5,221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.43/11,063.24 = 5,221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.43x = 11,063.24 × 5,221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.43x = 57,771,464.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,771,464.85/8,016.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,206.63

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