Alright, let's solve this problem step by step. We have 5252 and 3431 and we're adding them together.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 1 in column 1 and get 3.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 5 & 3 in column 2 and get 8.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 4 in column 3 and get 6.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 5 & 3 in column 4 and get 8.

So, 5252 + 3431 = 8683.

