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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.67, 11,494.91 and 5,497.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.67, 11,494.91 and 5,497.07 is: 7,583.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.67 : 11,494.91 = 5,497.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.67/11,494.91 = 5,497.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.67x = 11,494.91 × 5,497.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.67x = 63,188,281.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,188,281.18/8,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,583.20

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