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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.92, 11,517.34 and 5,369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.92, 11,517.34 and 5,369.52 is: 7,406.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.92 : 11,517.34 = 5,369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.92/11,517.34 = 5,369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.92x = 11,517.34 × 5,369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.92x = 61,842,610.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,842,610.02/8,349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,406.38

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