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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,236.15, 11,367.14 and 5,253.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,236.15, 11,367.14 and 5,253.19 is: 7,250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,236.15 : 11,367.14 = 5,253.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,236.15/11,367.14 = 5,253.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,236.15x = 11,367.14 × 5,253.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,236.15x = 59,713,746.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,713,746.18/8,236.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.20

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