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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.98, 11,233.34 and 5,394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.98, 11,233.34 and 5,394.08 is: 8,122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.98 : 11,233.34 = 5,394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.98/11,233.34 = 5,394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.98x = 11,233.34 × 5,394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.98x = 60,593,534.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,593,534.63/7,459.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,122.48

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