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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.28, 11,488.44 and 5,180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.28, 11,488.44 and 5,180.56 is: 7,151.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.28 : 11,488.44 = 5,180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.28/11,488.44 = 5,180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.28x = 11,488.44 × 5,180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.28x = 59,516,552.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,516,552.73/8,322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,151.47

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