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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.96, 11,533.92 and 5,381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.96, 11,533.92 and 5,381.84 is: 7,418.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.96 : 11,533.92 = 5,381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.96/11,533.92 = 5,381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.96x = 11,533.92 × 5,381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.96x = 62,073,712.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,073,712.01/8,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,418.91

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