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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,341.02, 11,506.46 and 5,315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,341.02, 11,506.46 and 5,315.36 is: 7,332.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,341.02 : 11,506.46 = 5,315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,341.02/11,506.46 = 5,315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,341.02x = 11,506.46 × 5,315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,341.02x = 61,160,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,160,893.12/8,341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,332.54

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