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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,219.08, 11,344.44 and 5,073.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,219.08, 11,344.44 and 5,073.46 is: 7,002.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,219.08 : 11,344.44 = 5,073.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,219.08/11,344.44 = 5,073.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,219.08x = 11,344.44 × 5,073.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,219.08x = 57,555,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,555,562.56/8,219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.68

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