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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,248.92, 11,377.80 and 5,103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,248.92, 11,377.80 and 5,103.24 is: 7,038.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,248.92 : 11,377.80 = 5,103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,248.92/11,377.80 = 5,103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,248.92x = 11,377.80 × 5,103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,248.92x = 58,063,644.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,063,644.07/8,248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,038.94

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