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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.72, 11,359.62 and 5,858.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.72, 11,359.62 and 5,858.76 is: 8,095.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.72 : 11,359.62 = 5,858.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.72/11,359.62 = 5,858.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.72x = 11,359.62 × 5,858.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.72x = 66,553,287.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,553,287.27/8,220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,095.80

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