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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.36, 11,444.22 and 5,463.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.36, 11,444.22 and 5,463.36 is: 7,534.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.36 : 11,444.22 = 5,463.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.36/11,444.22 = 5,463.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.36x = 11,444.22 × 5,463.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.36x = 62,523,893.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,523,893.78/8,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,534.49

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