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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.78, 11,175.08 and 5,225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.78, 11,175.08 and 5,225.27 is: 7,213.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.78 : 11,175.08 = 5,225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.78/11,175.08 = 5,225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.78x = 11,175.08 × 5,225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.78x = 58,392,728.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,392,728.27/8,094.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,213.63

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