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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266.96, 11,411.40 and 5,473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266.96, 11,411.40 and 5,473.36 is: 7,555.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266.96 : 11,411.40 = 5,473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266.96/11,411.40 = 5,473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266.96x = 11,411.40 × 5,473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266.96x = 62,458,700.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,458,700.30/8,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.22

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