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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.52, 11,284.83 and 5,348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.52, 11,284.83 and 5,348.52 is: 7,379.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.52 : 11,284.83 = 5,348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.52/11,284.83 = 5,348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.52x = 11,284.83 × 5,348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.52x = 60,357,138.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,357,138.95/8,179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,379.06

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