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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.76, 11,412.04 and 5,284.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.76, 11,412.04 and 5,284.30 is: 7,291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.76 : 11,412.04 = 5,284.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.76/11,412.04 = 5,284.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.76x = 11,412.04 × 5,284.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.76x = 60,304,642.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,304,642.97/8,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,291.31

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