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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017, 11,064.66 and 5,228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017, 11,064.66 and 5,228.44 is: 7,216.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017 : 11,064.66 = 5,228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017/11,064.66 = 5,228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017x = 11,064.66 × 5,228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017x = 57,850,910.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,850,910.93/8,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,216.03

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