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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.82, 11,466.24 and 5,475.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.82, 11,466.24 and 5,475.05 is: 7,558.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.82 : 11,466.24 = 5,475.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.82/11,466.24 = 5,475.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.82x = 11,466.24 × 5,475.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.82x = 62,778,237.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,778,237.31/8,305.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,558.34

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