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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.26, 11,397.56 and 5,430.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.26, 11,397.56 and 5,430.18 is: 7,491.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.26 : 11,397.56 = 5,430.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.26/11,397.56 = 5,430.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.26x = 11,397.56 × 5,430.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.26x = 61,890,802.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,890,802.36/8,261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.69

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