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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.46, 11,477.23 and 5,663.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.46, 11,477.23 and 5,663.33 is: 7,817.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.46 : 11,477.23 = 5,663.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.46/11,477.23 = 5,663.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.46x = 11,477.23 × 5,663.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.46x = 64,999,312.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,999,312.47/8,314.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,817.62

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