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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.50, 11,101.44 and 5,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.50, 11,101.44 and 5,250 is: 7,245.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.50 : 11,101.44 = 5,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.50/11,101.44 = 5,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.50x = 11,101.44 × 5,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.50x = 58,282,560
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,282,560/8,044.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,245.02

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