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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.91, 11,548.59 and 5,383.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.91, 11,548.59 and 5,383.91 is: 7,434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.91 : 11,548.59 = 5,383.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.91/11,548.59 = 5,383.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.91x = 11,548.59 × 5,383.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.91x = 62,176,511.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,176,511.44/8,362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,434.80

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