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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.08, 11,065.25 and 5,146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.08, 11,065.25 and 5,146.27 is: 7,098.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.08 : 11,065.25 = 5,146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.08/11,065.25 = 5,146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.08x = 11,065.25 × 5,146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.08x = 56,944,749.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,944,749.32/8,022.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,098.50

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