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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,341.39, 11,518.77 and 5,362.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,341.39, 11,518.77 and 5,362.41 is: 7,405.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,341.39 : 11,518.77 = 5,362.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,341.39/11,518.77 = 5,362.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,341.39x = 11,518.77 × 5,362.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,341.39x = 61,768,340.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,768,340.62/8,341.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,405.05

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