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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,215.62, 11,345.84 and 5,232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,215.62, 11,345.84 and 5,232.79 is: 7,226.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,215.62 : 11,345.84 = 5,232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,215.62/11,345.84 = 5,232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,215.62x = 11,345.84 × 5,232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,215.62x = 59,370,371.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,370,371.93/8,215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.53

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