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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,483.17, 11,179.29 and 5,357.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,483.17, 11,179.29 and 5,357.94 is: 8,004.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,483.17 : 11,179.29 = 5,357.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,483.17/11,179.29 = 5,357.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,483.17x = 11,179.29 × 5,357.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,483.17x = 59,897,965.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,897,965.06/7,483.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,004.36

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