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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,413.40, 11,610.24 and 5,271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,413.40, 11,610.24 and 5,271.32 is: 7,274.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,413.40 : 11,610.24 = 5,271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,413.40/11,610.24 = 5,271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,413.40x = 11,610.24 × 5,271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,413.40x = 61,201,290.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,201,290.32/8,413.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,274.26

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