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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,271, 11,407.50 and 5,752.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,271, 11,407.50 and 5,752.98 is: 7,934.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,271 : 11,407.50 = 5,752.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,271/11,407.50 = 5,752.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,271x = 11,407.50 × 5,752.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,271x = 65,627,119.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,627,119.35/8,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,934.61

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