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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,308.44, 11,462.77 and 5,325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,308.44, 11,462.77 and 5,325.92 is: 7,347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,308.44 : 11,462.77 = 5,325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,308.44/11,462.77 = 5,325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,308.44x = 11,462.77 × 5,325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,308.44x = 61,049,796.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,049,796.00/8,308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,347.93

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