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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.88, 11,492.74 and 5,181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.88, 11,492.74 and 5,181.48 is: 7,154.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.88 : 11,492.74 = 5,181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.88/11,492.74 = 5,181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.88x = 11,492.74 × 5,181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.88x = 59,549,402.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,549,402.46/8,323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,154.04

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