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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.64, 11,114.70 and 5,224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.64, 11,114.70 and 5,224.28 is: 7,203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.64 : 11,114.70 = 5,224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.64/11,114.70 = 5,224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.64x = 11,114.70 × 5,224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.64x = 58,066,304.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,066,304.92/8,060.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,203.68

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