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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.35, 11,264.25 and 5,020.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.35, 11,264.25 and 5,020.39 is: 6,925.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.35 : 11,264.25 = 5,020.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.35/11,264.25 = 5,020.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.35x = 11,264.25 × 5,020.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.35x = 56,550,928.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,550,928.06/8,165.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.72

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