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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,221.08, 11,347.20 and 5,075.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,221.08, 11,347.20 and 5,075.46 is: 7,005.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,221.08 : 11,347.20 = 5,075.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,221.08/11,347.20 = 5,075.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,221.08x = 11,347.20 × 5,075.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,221.08x = 57,592,259.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,592,259.71/8,221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.44

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