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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.16, 11,419.76 and 5,088.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.16, 11,419.76 and 5,088.44 is: 7,021.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.16 : 11,419.76 = 5,088.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.16/11,419.76 = 5,088.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.16x = 11,419.76 × 5,088.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.16x = 58,108,763.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,108,763.57/8,276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.22

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