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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.05, 11,421.30 and 5,089.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.05, 11,421.30 and 5,089.95 is: 7,025.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.05 : 11,421.30 = 5,089.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.05/11,421.30 = 5,089.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.05x = 11,421.30 × 5,089.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.05x = 58,133,845.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,133,845.94/8,275.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,025.20

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