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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.41, 11,498.63 and 5,350.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.41, 11,498.63 and 5,350.31 is: 7,386.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.41 : 11,498.63 = 5,350.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.41/11,498.63 = 5,350.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.41x = 11,498.63 × 5,350.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.41x = 61,521,150.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,521,150.83/8,329.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,386.02

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