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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.83, 11,404.49 and 5,076.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.83, 11,404.49 and 5,076.11 is: 7,006.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.83 : 11,404.49 = 5,076.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.83/11,404.49 = 5,076.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.83x = 11,404.49 × 5,076.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.83x = 57,890,363.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,890,363.33/8,262.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.12

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