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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.64, 11,396.76 and 5,461.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.64, 11,396.76 and 5,461.76 is: 7,540.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.64 : 11,396.76 = 5,461.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.64/11,396.76 = 5,461.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.64x = 11,396.76 × 5,461.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.64x = 62,246,367.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,246,367.90/8,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,540.77

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