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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.95, 11,272.80 and 5,341.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.95, 11,272.80 and 5,341.46 is: 7,370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.95 : 11,272.80 = 5,341.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.95/11,272.80 = 5,341.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.95x = 11,272.80 × 5,341.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.95x = 60,213,238.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,213,238.47/8,169.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,370.08

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