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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.48, 11,457.25 and 5,794.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.48, 11,457.25 and 5,794.03 is: 7,982.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.48 : 11,457.25 = 5,794.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.48/11,457.25 = 5,794.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.48x = 11,457.25 × 5,794.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.48x = 66,383,671.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,383,671.78/8,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,982.18

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