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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.72, 11,349.96 and 5,425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.72, 11,349.96 and 5,425.36 is: 7,486.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.72 : 11,349.96 = 5,425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.72/11,349.96 = 5,425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.72x = 11,349.96 × 5,425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.72x = 61,577,618.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,577,618.99/8,224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,486.90

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