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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.26, 11,423.80 and 5,090.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.26, 11,423.80 and 5,090.54 is: 7,026.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.26 : 11,423.80 = 5,090.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.26/11,423.80 = 5,090.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.26x = 11,423.80 × 5,090.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.26x = 58,153,310.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,153,310.85/8,276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.52

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