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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.76, 11,625.93 and 5,280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.76, 11,625.93 and 5,280.14 is: 7,285.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.76 : 11,625.93 = 5,280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.76/11,625.93 = 5,280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.76x = 11,625.93 × 5,280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.76x = 61,386,538.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,386,538.03/8,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,285.58

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