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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.28, 11,504.07 and 5,502.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.28, 11,504.07 and 5,502.51 is: 7,596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.28 : 11,504.07 = 5,502.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.28/11,504.07 = 5,502.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.28x = 11,504.07 × 5,502.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.28x = 63,301,260.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,301,260.22/8,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,596.20

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