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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.09, 11,493.03 and 5,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.09, 11,493.03 and 5,348.96 is: 7,380.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.09 : 11,493.03 = 5,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.09/11,493.03 = 5,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.09x = 11,493.03 × 5,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.09x = 61,475,673.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,475,673.54/8,329.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,380.84

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