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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.40, 11,459.96 and 5,323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.40, 11,459.96 and 5,323.88 is: 7,345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.40 : 11,459.96 = 5,323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.40/11,459.96 = 5,323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.40x = 11,459.96 × 5,323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.40x = 61,011,367.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,011,367.93/8,306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,345.10

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