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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.09, 11,422.94 and 5,445.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.09, 11,422.94 and 5,445.33 is: 7,514.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.09 : 11,422.94 = 5,445.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.09/11,422.94 = 5,445.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.09x = 11,422.94 × 5,445.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.09x = 62,201,650.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,201,650.64/8,277.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.92

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