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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,390.69, 11,591.71 and 5,526.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,390.69, 11,591.71 and 5,526.22 is: 7,634.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,390.69 : 11,591.71 = 5,526.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,390.69/11,591.71 = 5,526.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,390.69x = 11,591.71 × 5,526.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,390.69x = 64,058,339.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,058,339.64/8,390.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,634.45

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