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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.36, 11,553.39 and 5,387.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.36, 11,553.39 and 5,387.39 is: 7,439.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.36 : 11,553.39 = 5,387.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.36/11,553.39 = 5,387.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.36x = 11,553.39 × 5,387.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.36x = 62,242,559.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,242,559.99/8,366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.62

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