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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,356.08, 11,527.92 and 5,371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,356.08, 11,527.92 and 5,371.44 is: 7,410.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,356.08 : 11,527.92 = 5,371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,356.08/11,527.92 = 5,371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,356.08x = 11,527.92 × 5,371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,356.08x = 61,921,530.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,921,530.60/8,356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,410.36

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