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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.05, 11,410.95 and 5,241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.05, 11,410.95 and 5,241.68 is: 7,230.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.05 : 11,410.95 = 5,241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.05/11,410.95 = 5,241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.05x = 11,410.95 × 5,241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.05x = 59,812,548.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,812,548.40/8,272.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,230.68

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