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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.29, 11,349.88 and 5,239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.29, 11,349.88 and 5,239.90 is: 7,230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.29 : 11,349.88 = 5,239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.29/11,349.88 = 5,239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.29x = 11,349.88 × 5,239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.29x = 59,472,236.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,472,236.21/8,225.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,230.41

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