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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.44, 11,397.02 and 5,117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.44, 11,397.02 and 5,117.16 is: 7,055.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.44 : 11,397.02 = 5,117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.44/11,397.02 = 5,117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.44x = 11,397.02 × 5,117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.44x = 58,320,374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,320,374.86/8,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.08

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