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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,290.42, 11,437.14 and 5,454.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,290.42, 11,437.14 and 5,454.14 is: 7,524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,290.42 : 11,437.14 = 5,454.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,290.42/11,437.14 = 5,454.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,290.42x = 11,437.14 × 5,454.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,290.42x = 62,379,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,379,762.76/8,290.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,524.32

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