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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,236.41, 11,367.14 and 5,406.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,236.41, 11,367.14 and 5,406.06 is: 7,460.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,236.41 : 11,367.14 = 5,406.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,236.41/11,367.14 = 5,406.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,236.41x = 11,367.14 × 5,406.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,236.41x = 61,451,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,451,456.46/8,236.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,460.96

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