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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.69, 11,405.82 and 5,282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.69, 11,405.82 and 5,282.08 is: 7,290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.69 : 11,405.82 = 5,282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.69/11,405.82 = 5,282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.69x = 11,405.82 × 5,282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.69x = 60,246,453.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,246,453.71/8,263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,290.50

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