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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.52, 11,391.48 and 5,110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.52, 11,391.48 and 5,110.08 is: 7,052.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.52 : 11,391.48 = 5,110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.52/11,391.48 = 5,110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.52x = 11,391.48 × 5,110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.52x = 58,211,374.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,211,374.12/8,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,052.06

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