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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,565.31, 11,819.91 and 5,208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,565.31, 11,819.91 and 5,208.22 is: 7,187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,565.31 : 11,819.91 = 5,208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,565.31/11,819.91 = 5,208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,565.31x = 11,819.91 × 5,208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,565.31x = 61,560,691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,560,691.66/8,565.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,187.21

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