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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.88, 11,397.96 and 5,604.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.88, 11,397.96 and 5,604.72 is: 7,740.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.88 : 11,397.96 = 5,604.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.88/11,397.96 = 5,604.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.88x = 11,397.96 × 5,604.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.88x = 63,882,374.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,882,374.37/8,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,740.62

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