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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.69, 11,391.30 and 5,276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.69, 11,391.30 and 5,276.54 is: 7,283.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.69 : 11,391.30 = 5,276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.69/11,391.30 = 5,276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.69x = 11,391.30 × 5,276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.69x = 60,106,678.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,106,678.58/8,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.29

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