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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.39, 11,457.72 and 5,323.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.39, 11,457.72 and 5,323.51 is: 7,342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.39 : 11,457.72 = 5,323.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.39/11,457.72 = 5,323.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.39x = 11,457.72 × 5,323.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.39x = 60,995,287.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,995,287.00/8,307.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,342.29

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