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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.27, 11,525.26 and 5,205.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.27, 11,525.26 and 5,205.85 is: 7,185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.27 : 11,525.26 = 5,205.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.27/11,525.26 = 5,205.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.27x = 11,525.26 × 5,205.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.27x = 59,998,732.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,998,732.94/8,350.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,185.25

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