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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.95, 11,556.47 and 5,722.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.95, 11,556.47 and 5,722.25 is: 7,899.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.95 : 11,556.47 = 5,722.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.95/11,556.47 = 5,722.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.95x = 11,556.47 × 5,722.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.95x = 66,128,966.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,128,966.98/8,370.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,899.82

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