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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.32, 11,558.82 and 5,188.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.32, 11,558.82 and 5,188.36 is: 7,160.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.32 : 11,558.82 = 5,188.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.32/11,558.82 = 5,188.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.32x = 11,558.82 × 5,188.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.32x = 59,971,319.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,971,319.34/8,375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.48

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