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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,255.81, 11,394.27 and 5,273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,255.81, 11,394.27 and 5,273.63 is: 7,278.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,255.81 : 11,394.27 = 5,273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,255.81/11,394.27 = 5,273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,255.81x = 11,394.27 × 5,273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,255.81x = 60,089,181.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,089,181.90/8,255.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,278.41

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