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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,452.28, 11,664.70 and 5,095.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,452.28, 11,664.70 and 5,095.10 is: 7,031.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,452.28 : 11,664.70 = 5,095.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,452.28/11,664.70 = 5,095.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,452.28x = 11,664.70 × 5,095.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,452.28x = 59,432,812.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,432,812.97/8,452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.57

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