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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.97, 11,406.83 and 5,122.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.97, 11,406.83 and 5,122.17 is: 7,069.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.97 : 11,406.83 = 5,122.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.97/11,406.83 = 5,122.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.97x = 11,406.83 × 5,122.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.97x = 58,427,696.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,427,696.81/8,264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,069.32

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