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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.32, 11,430.36 and 5,763.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.32, 11,430.36 and 5,763.84 is: 7,955.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.32 : 11,430.36 = 5,763.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.32/11,430.36 = 5,763.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.32x = 11,430.36 × 5,763.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.32x = 65,882,766.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,882,766.18/8,281.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,955.59

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