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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,285.55, 11,437.80 and 5,454.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,285.55, 11,437.80 and 5,454.41 is: 7,529.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,285.55 : 11,437.80 = 5,454.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,285.55/11,437.80 = 5,454.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,285.55x = 11,437.80 × 5,454.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,285.55x = 62,386,450.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,386,450.70/8,285.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,529.55

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