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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.71, 11,498.73 and 5,348.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.71, 11,498.73 and 5,348.22 is: 7,377.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.71 : 11,498.73 = 5,348.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.71/11,498.73 = 5,348.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.71x = 11,498.73 × 5,348.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.71x = 61,497,737.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,497,737.76/8,335.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,377.62

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