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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.69, 11,359.49 and 5,858.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.69, 11,359.49 and 5,858.73 is: 8,095.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.69 : 11,359.49 = 5,858.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.69/11,359.49 = 5,858.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.69x = 11,359.49 × 5,858.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.69x = 66,552,184.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,552,184.85/8,220.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,095.69

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