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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.80, 11,425.44 and 5,486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.80, 11,425.44 and 5,486.08 is: 7,573.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.80 : 11,425.44 = 5,486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.80/11,425.44 = 5,486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.80x = 11,425.44 × 5,486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.80x = 62,680,877.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,680,877.88/8,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,573.08

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