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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.26, 11,484.09 and 5,177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.26, 11,484.09 and 5,177.22 is: 7,143.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.26 : 11,484.09 = 5,177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.26/11,484.09 = 5,177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.26x = 11,484.09 × 5,177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.26x = 59,455,660.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,455,660.43/8,323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.31

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