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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.42, 11,497.46 and 5,346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.42, 11,497.46 and 5,346.52 is: 7,374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.42 : 11,497.46 = 5,346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.42/11,497.46 = 5,346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.42x = 11,497.46 × 5,346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.42x = 61,471,399.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,471,399.84/8,335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,374.72

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