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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,265.51, 11,404.80 and 5,279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,265.51, 11,404.80 and 5,279.04 is: 7,284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,265.51 : 11,404.80 = 5,279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,265.51/11,404.80 = 5,279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,265.51x = 11,404.80 × 5,279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,265.51x = 60,206,395.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,206,395.39/8,265.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.05

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