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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,452.02, 11,668.20 and 5,266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,452.02, 11,668.20 and 5,266.28 is: 7,270.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,452.02 : 11,668.20 = 5,266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,452.02/11,668.20 = 5,266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,452.02x = 11,668.20 × 5,266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,452.02x = 61,448,008.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,448,008.30/8,452.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.22

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