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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.98, 11,524.88 and 5,205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.98, 11,524.88 and 5,205.56 is: 7,184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.98 : 11,524.88 = 5,205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.98/11,524.88 = 5,205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.98x = 11,524.88 × 5,205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.98x = 59,993,457.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,993,457.12/8,349.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,184.86

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