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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,212.91, 11,329.86 and 5,379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,212.91, 11,329.86 and 5,379.02 is: 7,420.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,212.91 : 11,329.86 = 5,379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,212.91/11,329.86 = 5,379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,212.91x = 11,329.86 × 5,379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,212.91x = 60,943,543.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,943,543.54/8,212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.46

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