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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.02, 11,398.29 and 5,277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.02, 11,398.29 and 5,277.08 is: 7,280.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.02 : 11,398.29 = 5,277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.02/11,398.29 = 5,277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.02x = 11,398.29 × 5,277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.02x = 60,149,688.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,149,688.19/8,262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.26

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