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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.67, 11,420.33 and 5,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.67, 11,420.33 and 5,297.52 is: 7,312.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.67 : 11,420.33 = 5,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.67/11,420.33 = 5,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.67x = 11,420.33 × 5,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.67x = 60,499,400.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,499,400.09/8,273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,312.28

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