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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,338.83, 11,508.69 and 5,363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,338.83, 11,508.69 and 5,363.31 is: 7,402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,338.83 : 11,508.69 = 5,363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,338.83/11,508.69 = 5,363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,338.83x = 11,508.69 × 5,363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,338.83x = 61,724,672.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,724,672.16/8,338.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,402.08

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