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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,280.08, 11,421.37 and 5,136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,280.08, 11,421.37 and 5,136.27 is: 7,084.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,280.08 : 11,421.37 = 5,136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,280.08/11,421.37 = 5,136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,280.08x = 11,421.37 × 5,136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,280.08x = 58,663,240.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,663,240.09/8,280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.86

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