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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.16, 11,469.17 and 5,802.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.16, 11,469.17 and 5,802.68 is: 7,994.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.16 : 11,469.17 = 5,802.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.16/11,469.17 = 5,802.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.16x = 11,469.17 × 5,802.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.16x = 66,551,966.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,551,966.56/8,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,994.08

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