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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.48, 11,409.36 and 5,122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.48, 11,409.36 and 5,122.72 is: 7,065.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.48 : 11,409.36 = 5,122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.48/11,409.36 = 5,122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.48x = 11,409.36 × 5,122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.48x = 58,446,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,446,956.66/8,272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.23

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