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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.42, 11,472.39 and 5,332.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.42, 11,472.39 and 5,332.90 is: 7,357.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.42 : 11,472.39 = 5,332.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.42/11,472.39 = 5,332.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.42x = 11,472.39 × 5,332.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.42x = 61,181,108.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,181,108.63/8,315.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,357.55

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