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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.92, 11,360.52 and 5,246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.92, 11,360.52 and 5,246.16 is: 7,240.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.92 : 11,360.52 = 5,246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.92/11,360.52 = 5,246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.92x = 11,360.52 × 5,246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.92x = 59,599,105.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,599,105.60/8,230.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,240.88

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