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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.36, 11,392.92 and 5,465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.36, 11,392.92 and 5,465.52 is: 7,544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.36 : 11,392.92 = 5,465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.36/11,392.92 = 5,465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.36x = 11,392.92 × 5,465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.36x = 62,268,232.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,268,232.12/8,253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.59

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