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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.91, 11,425.34 and 5,092.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.91, 11,425.34 and 5,092.49 is: 7,031.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.91 : 11,425.34 = 5,092.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.91/11,425.34 = 5,092.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.91x = 11,425.34 × 5,092.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.91x = 58,183,429.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,183,429.70/8,274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.31

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