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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.73, 11,479.32 and 5,336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.73, 11,479.32 and 5,336.08 is: 7,361.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.73 : 11,479.32 = 5,336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.73/11,479.32 = 5,336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.73x = 11,479.32 × 5,336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.73x = 61,254,541.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,254,541.17/8,320.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,361.68

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