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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,337.95, 11,507.91 and 5,357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,337.95, 11,507.91 and 5,357.51 is: 7,394.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,337.95 : 11,507.91 = 5,357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,337.95/11,507.91 = 5,357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,337.95x = 11,507.91 × 5,357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,337.95x = 61,653,742.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,653,742.90/8,337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,394.35

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