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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,182.26, 11,294.99 and 5,533.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,182.26, 11,294.99 and 5,533.26 is: 7,638.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,182.26 : 11,294.99 = 5,533.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,182.26/11,294.99 = 5,533.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,182.26x = 11,294.99 × 5,533.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,182.26x = 62,498,116.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,498,116.37/8,182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,638.25

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