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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,307.97, 11,462.13 and 5,325.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,307.97, 11,462.13 and 5,325.45 is: 7,347.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,307.97 : 11,462.13 = 5,325.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,307.97/11,462.13 = 5,325.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,307.97x = 11,462.13 × 5,325.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,307.97x = 61,041,042.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,041,042.18/8,307.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,347.29

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