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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.14, 11,422.25 and 5,089.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.14, 11,422.25 and 5,089.41 is: 7,024.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.14 : 11,422.25 = 5,089.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.14/11,422.25 = 5,089.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.14x = 11,422.25 × 5,089.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.14x = 58,132,513.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,132,513.37/8,275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,024.96

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