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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.99, 11,457.94 and 5,794.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.99, 11,457.94 and 5,794.53 is: 7,982.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.99 : 11,457.94 = 5,794.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.99/11,457.94 = 5,794.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.99x = 11,457.94 × 5,794.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.99x = 66,393,377.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,393,377.07/8,316.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,982.87

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