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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,210.08, 11,333.64 and 5,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,210.08, 11,333.64 and 5,230 is: 7,219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,210.08 : 11,333.64 = 5,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,210.08/11,333.64 = 5,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,210.08x = 11,333.64 × 5,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,210.08x = 59,274,937.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,274,937.20/8,210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,219.78

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