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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.51, 11,441.92 and 5,268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.51, 11,441.92 and 5,268.52 is: 7,269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.51 : 11,441.92 = 5,268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.51/11,441.92 = 5,268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.51x = 11,441.92 × 5,268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.51x = 60,281,958.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,281,958.02/8,292.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.45

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