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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.32, 11,451.20 and 5,110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.32, 11,451.20 and 5,110.44 is: 7,052.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.32 : 11,451.20 = 5,110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.32/11,451.20 = 5,110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.32x = 11,451.20 × 5,110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.32x = 58,520,670.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,520,670.53/8,297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,052.96

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