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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.82, 11,467.62 and 5,476.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.82, 11,467.62 and 5,476.05 is: 7,559.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.82 : 11,467.62 = 5,476.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.82/11,467.62 = 5,476.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.82x = 11,467.62 × 5,476.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.82x = 62,797,260.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,797,260.50/8,306.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,559.72

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