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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.89, 11,822.25 and 5,209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.89, 11,822.25 and 5,209.10 is: 7,188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.89 : 11,822.25 = 5,209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.89/11,822.25 = 5,209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.89x = 11,822.25 × 5,209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.89x = 61,583,282.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,583,282.48/8,566.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,188.52

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