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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.68, 11,426.40 and 5,444.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.68, 11,426.40 and 5,444.64 is: 7,517.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.68 : 11,426.40 = 5,444.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.68/11,426.40 = 5,444.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.68x = 11,426.40 × 5,444.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.68x = 62,212,634.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,212,634.50/8,275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,517.53

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