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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.04, 11,402.88 and 5,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.04, 11,402.88 and 5,120 is: 7,065.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.04 : 11,402.88 = 5,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.04/11,402.88 = 5,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.04x = 11,402.88 × 5,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.04x = 58,382,745.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,382,745.60/8,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.53

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