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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.03, 11,478.96 and 5,333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.03, 11,478.96 and 5,333.13 is: 7,356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.03 : 11,478.96 = 5,333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.03/11,478.96 = 5,333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.03x = 11,478.96 × 5,333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.03x = 61,218,785.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,218,785.94/8,322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,356.23

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