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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,279.43, 11,419.83 and 5,622.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,279.43, 11,419.83 and 5,622.23 is: 7,754.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,279.43 : 11,419.83 = 5,622.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,279.43/11,419.83 = 5,622.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,279.43x = 11,419.83 × 5,622.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,279.43x = 64,204,853.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,204,853.72/8,279.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,754.74

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