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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,209.35, 11,329.47 and 5,225.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,209.35, 11,329.47 and 5,225.31 is: 7,211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,209.35 : 11,329.47 = 5,225.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,209.35/11,329.47 = 5,225.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,209.35x = 11,329.47 × 5,225.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,209.35x = 59,199,992.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,199,992.89/8,209.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,211.29

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