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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,225.93, 11,338.13 and 5,832.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,225.93, 11,338.13 and 5,832.81 is: 8,039.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,225.93 : 11,338.13 = 5,832.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,225.93/11,338.13 = 5,832.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,225.93x = 11,338.13 × 5,832.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,225.93x = 66,133,128.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,133,128.88/8,225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,039.60

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