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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.33, 11,401.93 and 5,281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.33, 11,401.93 and 5,281.91 is: 7,287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.33 : 11,401.93 = 5,281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.33/11,401.93 = 5,281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.33x = 11,401.93 × 5,281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.33x = 60,224,024.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,224,024.57/8,264.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,287.22

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