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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.40, 11,396.46 and 5,462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.40, 11,396.46 and 5,462.04 is: 7,534.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.40 : 11,396.46 = 5,462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.40/11,396.46 = 5,462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.40x = 11,396.46 × 5,462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.40x = 62,247,920.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,247,920.38/8,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,534.79

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