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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,261.84, 11,385.96 and 5,609.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,261.84, 11,385.96 and 5,609.36 is: 7,730.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,261.84 : 11,385.96 = 5,609.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,261.84/11,385.96 = 5,609.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,261.84x = 11,385.96 × 5,609.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,261.84x = 63,867,948.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,867,948.59/8,261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,730.48

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