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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.03, 11,382.04 and 5,418.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.03, 11,382.04 and 5,418.93 is: 7,476.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.03 : 11,382.04 = 5,418.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.03/11,382.04 = 5,418.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.03x = 11,382.04 × 5,418.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.03x = 61,678,491.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,678,491.56/8,250.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,476.16

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