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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,396.04, 11,581.32 and 5,251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,396.04, 11,581.32 and 5,251.68 is: 7,244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,396.04 : 11,581.32 = 5,251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,396.04/11,581.32 = 5,251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,396.04x = 11,581.32 × 5,251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,396.04x = 60,821,386.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,821,386.62/8,396.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,244.06

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