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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,312.94, 11,466.95 and 5,327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,312.94, 11,466.95 and 5,327.69 is: 7,349.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,312.94 : 11,466.95 = 5,327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,312.94/11,466.95 = 5,327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,312.94x = 11,466.95 × 5,327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,312.94x = 61,092,270.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,092,270.87/8,312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,349.06

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