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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.68, 11,388.99 and 5,900.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.68, 11,388.99 and 5,900.44 is: 8,142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.68 : 11,388.99 = 5,900.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.68/11,388.99 = 5,900.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.68x = 11,388.99 × 5,900.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.68x = 67,200,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,200,052.16/8,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,142.82

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