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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.18, 11,392.94 and 5,424.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.18, 11,392.94 and 5,424.29 is: 7,488.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.18 : 11,392.94 = 5,424.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.18/11,392.94 = 5,424.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.18x = 11,392.94 × 5,424.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.18x = 61,798,562.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,798,562.15/8,252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,488.76

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