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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.52, 11,388.72 and 5,108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.52, 11,388.72 and 5,108.08 is: 7,049.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.52 : 11,388.72 = 5,108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.52/11,388.72 = 5,108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.52x = 11,388.72 × 5,108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.52x = 58,174,492.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,174,492.86/8,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.30

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