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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.25, 11,557.89 and 5,233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.25, 11,557.89 and 5,233.26 is: 7,221.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.25 : 11,557.89 = 5,233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.25/11,557.89 = 5,233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.25x = 11,557.89 × 5,233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.25x = 60,485,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,485,443.42/8,375.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,221.93

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