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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,202.28, 11,324.58 and 5,063.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,202.28, 11,324.58 and 5,063.08 is: 6,990.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,202.28 : 11,324.58 = 5,063.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,202.28/11,324.58 = 5,063.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,202.28x = 11,324.58 × 5,063.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,202.28x = 57,337,254.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,337,254.51/8,202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,990.40

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