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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.02, 11,275.71 and 5,522.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.02, 11,275.71 and 5,522.22 is: 7,613.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.02 : 11,275.71 = 5,522.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.02/11,275.71 = 5,522.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.02x = 11,275.71 × 5,522.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.02x = 62,266,951.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,266,951.28/8,179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,613.01

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