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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.14, 12,491.98 and 5,545.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.14, 12,491.98 and 5,545.01 is: 8,319.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.14 : 12,491.98 = 5,545.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.14/12,491.98 = 5,545.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.14x = 12,491.98 × 5,545.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.14x = 69,268,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,268,154.02/8,326.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,319.36

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