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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.52, 11,377.32 and 5,099.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.52, 11,377.32 and 5,099.24 is: 7,033.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.52 : 11,377.32 = 5,099.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.52/11,377.32 = 5,099.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.52x = 11,377.32 × 5,099.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.52x = 58,015,685.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,015,685.24/8,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.47

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