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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316, 11,472.64 and 5,486.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316, 11,472.64 and 5,486.54 is: 7,569.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316 : 11,472.64 = 5,486.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316/11,472.64 = 5,486.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316x = 11,472.64 × 5,486.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316x = 62,945,027.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,945,027.19/8,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,569.15

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