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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.54, 11,552.24 and 5,348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.54, 11,552.24 and 5,348.44 is: 7,381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.54 : 11,552.24 = 5,348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.54/11,552.24 = 5,348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.54x = 11,552.24 × 5,348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.54x = 61,786,462.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,786,462.51/8,370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.42

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