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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.13, 11,398.05 and 5,277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.13, 11,398.05 and 5,277.96 is: 7,276.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.13 : 11,398.05 = 5,277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.13/11,398.05 = 5,277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.13x = 11,398.05 × 5,277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.13x = 60,158,451.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,158,451.98/8,267.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,276.82

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