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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.26, 11,472.10 and 5,804.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.26, 11,472.10 and 5,804.79 is: 7,997.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.26 : 11,472.10 = 5,804.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.26/11,472.10 = 5,804.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.26x = 11,472.10 × 5,804.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.26x = 66,593,131.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,593,131.36/8,327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,997.00

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