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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,222.08, 11,355.92 and 5,993.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,222.08, 11,355.92 and 5,993.92 is: 8,278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,222.08 : 11,355.92 = 5,993.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,222.08/11,355.92 = 5,993.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,222.08x = 11,355.92 × 5,993.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,222.08x = 68,066,476.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,066,476.01/8,222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,278.50

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