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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.91, 11,382.66 and 5,734.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.91, 11,382.66 and 5,734.98 is: 7,909.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.91 : 11,382.66 = 5,734.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.91/11,382.66 = 5,734.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.91x = 11,382.66 × 5,734.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.91x = 65,279,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,279,327.45/8,252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,909.86

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