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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,581.96, 11,844.95 and 5,225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,581.96, 11,844.95 and 5,225.88 is: 7,212.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,581.96 : 11,844.95 = 5,225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,581.96/11,844.95 = 5,225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,581.96x = 11,844.95 × 5,225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,581.96x = 61,900,280.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,900,280.77/8,581.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,212.84

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