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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.93, 11,063.93 and 5,222.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.93, 11,063.93 and 5,222.43 is: 7,207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.93 : 11,063.93 = 5,222.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.93/11,063.93 = 5,222.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.93x = 11,063.93 × 5,222.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.93x = 57,780,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,780,573.84/8,016.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,207.32

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