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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.82, 11,517.48 and 5,366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.82, 11,517.48 and 5,366.96 is: 7,402.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.82 : 11,517.48 = 5,366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.82/11,517.48 = 5,366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.82x = 11,517.48 × 5,366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.82x = 61,813,854.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,813,854.46/8,350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,402.13

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