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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.63, 11,462.22 and 5,326.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.63, 11,462.22 and 5,326.77 is: 7,346.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.63 : 11,462.22 = 5,326.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.63/11,462.22 = 5,326.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.63x = 11,462.22 × 5,326.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.63x = 61,056,609.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,056,609.63/8,310.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346.81

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