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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.22, 11,484.15 and 5,497.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.22, 11,484.15 and 5,497.59 is: 7,574.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.22 : 11,484.15 = 5,497.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.22/11,484.15 = 5,497.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.22x = 11,484.15 × 5,497.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.22x = 63,135,127.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,135,127.58/8,335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,574.50

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