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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.70, 11,402.40 and 5,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.70, 11,402.40 and 5,279.52 is: 7,286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.70 : 11,402.40 = 5,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.70/11,402.40 = 5,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.70x = 11,402.40 × 5,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.70x = 60,199,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,199,198.85/8,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,286.54

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