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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.46, 11,420.38 and 5,479.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.46, 11,420.38 and 5,479.86 is: 7,564.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.46 : 11,420.38 = 5,479.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.46/11,420.38 = 5,479.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.46x = 11,420.38 × 5,479.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.46x = 62,582,083.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,582,083.55/8,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,564.20

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