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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,202.24, 11,314.92 and 5,548.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,202.24, 11,314.92 and 5,548.68 is: 7,654.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,202.24 : 11,314.92 = 5,548.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,202.24/11,314.92 = 5,548.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,202.24x = 11,314.92 × 5,548.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,202.24x = 62,782,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,782,870.31/8,202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,654.36

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