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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,222.02, 11,347.08 and 5,035.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,222.02, 11,347.08 and 5,035.30 is: 6,949.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,222.02 : 11,347.08 = 5,035.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,222.02/11,347.08 = 5,035.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,222.02x = 11,347.08 × 5,035.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,222.02x = 57,135,951.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,135,951.92/8,222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.14

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