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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.27, 11,483.33 and 5,337.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.27, 11,483.33 and 5,337.51 is: 7,364.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.27 : 11,483.33 = 5,337.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.27/11,483.33 = 5,337.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.27x = 11,483.33 × 5,337.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.27x = 61,292,362.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,292,362.02/8,322.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,364.86

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