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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,227.84, 11,354.48 and 5,041.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,227.84, 11,354.48 and 5,041.14 is: 6,956.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,227.84 : 11,354.48 = 5,041.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,227.84/11,354.48 = 5,041.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,227.84x = 11,354.48 × 5,041.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,227.84x = 57,239,556.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,239,556.05/8,227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,956.81

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