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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.67, 11,523.06 and 5,204.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.67, 11,523.06 and 5,204.25 is: 7,183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.67 : 11,523.06 = 5,204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.67/11,523.06 = 5,204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.67x = 11,523.06 × 5,204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.67x = 59,968,885.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,968,885.01/8,348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,183.05

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