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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.41, 11,486.38 and 5,338.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.41, 11,486.38 and 5,338.51 is: 7,363.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.41 : 11,486.38 = 5,338.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.41/11,486.38 = 5,338.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.41x = 11,486.38 × 5,338.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.41x = 61,320,083.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,320,083.72/8,327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,363.65

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