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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.68, 11,469.26 and 5,804.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.68, 11,469.26 and 5,804.28 is: 7,994.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.68 : 11,469.26 = 5,804.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.68/11,469.26 = 5,804.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.68x = 11,469.26 × 5,804.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.68x = 66,570,796.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,570,796.43/8,326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,994.88

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