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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,227.46, 11,346.71 and 5,832.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,227.46, 11,346.71 and 5,832.69 is: 8,044.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,227.46 : 11,346.71 = 5,832.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,227.46/11,346.71 = 5,832.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,227.46x = 11,346.71 × 5,832.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,227.46x = 66,181,812.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,181,812.79/8,227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.02

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