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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.94, 11,419.29 and 5,296.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.94, 11,419.29 and 5,296.77 is: 7,311.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.94 : 11,419.29 = 5,296.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.94/11,419.29 = 5,296.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.94x = 11,419.29 × 5,296.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.94x = 60,485,352.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,485,352.69/8,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,311.23

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