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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.64, 11,390.16 and 5,464.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.64, 11,390.16 and 5,464.48 is: 7,538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.64 : 11,390.16 = 5,464.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.64/11,390.16 = 5,464.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.64x = 11,390.16 × 5,464.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.64x = 62,241,301.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,241,301.52/8,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,538.33

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