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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,344.26, 11,512.58 and 5,363.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,344.26, 11,512.58 and 5,363.55 is: 7,400.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,344.26 : 11,512.58 = 5,363.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,344.26/11,512.58 = 5,363.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,344.26x = 11,512.58 × 5,363.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,344.26x = 61,748,271.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,748,271.64/8,344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,400.09

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