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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.68, 11,064.96 and 5,223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.68, 11,064.96 and 5,223.18 is: 7,208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.68 : 11,064.96 = 5,223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.68/11,064.96 = 5,223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.68x = 11,064.96 × 5,223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.68x = 57,794,277.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,794,277.77/8,017.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,208.35

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