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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,343.55, 11,512.99 and 5,363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,343.55, 11,512.99 and 5,363.40 is: 7,400.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,343.55 : 11,512.99 = 5,363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,343.55/11,512.99 = 5,363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,343.55x = 11,512.99 × 5,363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,343.55x = 61,748,770.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,748,770.57/8,343.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,400.78

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