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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.62, 11,348.16 and 5,038.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.62, 11,348.16 and 5,038.59 is: 6,952.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.62 : 11,348.16 = 5,038.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.62/11,348.16 = 5,038.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.62x = 11,348.16 × 5,038.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.62x = 57,178,725.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,178,725.49/8,224.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,952.14

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