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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.24, 11,357.80 and 5,566.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.24, 11,357.80 and 5,566.04 is: 7,687.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.24 : 11,357.80 = 5,566.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.24/11,357.80 = 5,566.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.24x = 11,357.80 × 5,566.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.24x = 63,217,969.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,217,969.11/8,223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.72

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