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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.41, 11,472.28 and 5,804.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.41, 11,472.28 and 5,804.93 is: 7,997.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.41 : 11,472.28 = 5,804.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.41/11,472.28 = 5,804.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.41x = 11,472.28 × 5,804.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.41x = 66,595,796.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,595,796.51/8,327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,997.18

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