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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.24, 11,372.99 and 5,597.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.24, 11,372.99 and 5,597.03 is: 7,711.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.24 : 11,372.99 = 5,597.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.24/11,372.99 = 5,597.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.24x = 11,372.99 × 5,597.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.24x = 63,654,966.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,654,966.67/8,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,711.79

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