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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.38, 11,423.18 and 5,092.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.38, 11,423.18 and 5,092.38 is: 7,028.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.38 : 11,423.18 = 5,092.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.38/11,423.18 = 5,092.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.38x = 11,423.18 × 5,092.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.38x = 58,171,186.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,171,186.10/8,276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.58

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