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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,374.91, 11,555.01 and 5,392.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,374.91, 11,555.01 and 5,392.46 is: 7,440.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,374.91 : 11,555.01 = 5,392.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,374.91/11,555.01 = 5,392.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,374.91x = 11,555.01 × 5,392.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,374.91x = 62,309,958.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,309,958.11/8,374.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.08

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