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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.94, 11,390.09 and 5,268.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.94, 11,390.09 and 5,268.87 is: 7,269.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.94 : 11,390.09 = 5,268.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.94/11,390.09 = 5,268.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.94x = 11,390.09 × 5,268.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.94x = 60,012,877.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,012,877.15/8,254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.94

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