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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.52, 11,405.88 and 5,282.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.52, 11,405.88 and 5,282.64 is: 7,287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.52 : 11,405.88 = 5,282.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.52/11,405.88 = 5,282.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.52x = 11,405.88 × 5,282.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.52x = 60,253,157.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,253,157.92/8,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,287.94

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