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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.54, 11,466.45 and 5,327.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.54, 11,466.45 and 5,327.46 is: 7,345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.54 : 11,466.45 = 5,327.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.54/11,466.45 = 5,327.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.54x = 11,466.45 × 5,327.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.54x = 61,087,053.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,087,053.72/8,316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,345.25

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