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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.42, 11,444.04 and 5,459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.42, 11,444.04 and 5,459.14 is: 7,531.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.42 : 11,444.04 = 5,459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.42/11,444.04 = 5,459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.42x = 11,444.04 × 5,459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.42x = 62,474,616.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,474,616.53/8,295.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,531.22

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