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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,257.49, 11,387.79 and 5,423.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,257.49, 11,387.79 and 5,423.73 is: 7,479.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,257.49 : 11,387.79 = 5,423.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,257.49/11,387.79 = 5,423.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,257.49x = 11,387.79 × 5,423.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,257.49x = 61,764,298.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,764,298.26/8,257.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,479.79

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