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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.63, 11,408.03 and 5,241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.63, 11,408.03 and 5,241.83 is: 7,236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.63 : 11,408.03 = 5,241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.63/11,408.03 = 5,241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.63x = 11,408.03 × 5,241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.63x = 59,798,953.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,798,953.89/8,263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,236.40

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