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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.83, 11,458.32 and 5,323.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.83, 11,458.32 and 5,323.94 is: 7,342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.83 : 11,458.32 = 5,323.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.83/11,458.32 = 5,323.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.83x = 11,458.32 × 5,323.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.83x = 61,003,388.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,003,388.87/8,307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,342.88

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