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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,222.99, 11,347.94 and 5,036.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,222.99, 11,347.94 and 5,036.22 is: 6,950.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,222.99 : 11,347.94 = 5,036.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,222.99/11,347.94 = 5,036.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,222.99x = 11,347.94 × 5,036.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,222.99x = 57,150,697.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,150,697.21/8,222.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.12

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