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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.78, 11,494.26 and 5,495.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.78, 11,494.26 and 5,495.66 is: 7,585.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.78 : 11,494.26 = 5,495.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.78/11,494.26 = 5,495.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.78x = 11,494.26 × 5,495.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.78x = 63,168,544.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,168,544.91/8,327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,585.28

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