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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.89, 11,358.29 and 5,401.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.89, 11,358.29 and 5,401.83 is: 7,452.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.89 : 11,358.29 = 5,401.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.89/11,358.29 = 5,401.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.89x = 11,358.29 × 5,401.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.89x = 61,355,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,355,505.12/8,232.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,452.49

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