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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,395.22, 11,580.90 and 5,206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,395.22, 11,580.90 and 5,206.52 is: 7,182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,395.22 : 11,580.90 = 5,206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,395.22/11,580.90 = 5,206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,395.22x = 11,580.90 × 5,206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,395.22x = 60,296,187.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,296,187.47/8,395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,182.20

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