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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,222.99, 11,348.76 and 5,392.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,222.99, 11,348.76 and 5,392.73 is: 7,442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,222.99 : 11,348.76 = 5,392.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,222.99/11,348.76 = 5,392.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,222.99x = 11,348.76 × 5,392.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,222.99x = 61,200,741.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,200,741.77/8,222.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,442.64

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