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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,199.86, 11,313.99 and 5,220.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,199.86, 11,313.99 and 5,220.07 is: 7,202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,199.86 : 11,313.99 = 5,220.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,199.86/11,313.99 = 5,220.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,199.86x = 11,313.99 × 5,220.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,199.86x = 59,059,791.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,059,791.49/8,199.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.54

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