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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,229.65, 11,353.25 and 5,244.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,229.65, 11,353.25 and 5,244.39 is: 7,234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,229.65 : 11,353.25 = 5,244.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,229.65/11,353.25 = 5,244.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,229.65x = 11,353.25 × 5,244.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,229.65x = 59,540,854.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,540,854.38/8,229.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,234.92

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