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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.46, 11,443.99 and 5,605.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.46, 11,443.99 and 5,605.78 is: 7,733.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.46 : 11,443.99 = 5,605.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.46/11,443.99 = 5,605.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.46x = 11,443.99 × 5,605.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.46x = 64,152,490.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,152,490.26/8,295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,733.45

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