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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249.93, 11,381.91 and 5,418.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249.93, 11,381.91 and 5,418.84 is: 7,476.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249.93 : 11,381.91 = 5,418.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249.93/11,381.91 = 5,418.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249.93x = 11,381.91 × 5,418.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249.93x = 61,676,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,676,749.18/8,249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,476.03

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