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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.08, 11,352.72 and 5,079.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.08, 11,352.72 and 5,079.46 is: 7,010.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.08 : 11,352.72 = 5,079.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.08/11,352.72 = 5,079.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.08x = 11,352.72 × 5,079.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.08x = 57,665,687.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,665,687.13/8,225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,010.96

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