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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,271.48, 11,417.58 and 5,477.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,271.48, 11,417.58 and 5,477.88 is: 7,561.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,271.48 : 11,417.58 = 5,477.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,271.48/11,417.58 = 5,477.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,271.48x = 11,417.58 × 5,477.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,271.48x = 62,544,133.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,544,133.13/8,271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,561.42

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