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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.70, 11,406.54 and 5,282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.70, 11,406.54 and 5,282.52 is: 7,290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.70 : 11,406.54 = 5,282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.70/11,406.54 = 5,282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.70x = 11,406.54 × 5,282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.70x = 60,255,275.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,255,275.68/8,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,290.68

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