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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.24, 11,061.06 and 5,228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.24, 11,061.06 and 5,228.52 is: 7,211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.24 : 11,061.06 = 5,228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.24/11,061.06 = 5,228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.24x = 11,061.06 × 5,228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.24x = 57,832,973.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,832,973.43/8,019.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.78

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