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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,227.28, 11,363.34 and 5,570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,227.28, 11,363.34 and 5,570.06 is: 7,693.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,227.28 : 11,363.34 = 5,570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,227.28/11,363.34 = 5,570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,227.28x = 11,363.34 × 5,570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,227.28x = 63,294,485.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,294,485.60/8,227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,693.25

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