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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.42, 11,446.80 and 5,461.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.42, 11,446.80 and 5,461.14 is: 7,533.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.42 : 11,446.80 = 5,461.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.42/11,446.80 = 5,461.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.42x = 11,446.80 × 5,461.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.42x = 62,512,577.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,512,577.35/8,297.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,533.98

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