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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,122.93, 11,205.48 and 5,295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,122.93, 11,205.48 and 5,295.04 is: 7,304.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,122.93 : 11,205.48 = 5,295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,122.93/11,205.48 = 5,295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,122.93x = 11,205.48 × 5,295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,122.93x = 59,333,456.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,333,456.66/8,122.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,304.44

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