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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,427.56, 11,627.70 and 5,443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,427.56, 11,627.70 and 5,443.52 is: 7,510.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,427.56 : 11,627.70 = 5,443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,427.56/11,627.70 = 5,443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,427.56x = 11,627.70 × 5,443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,427.56x = 63,295,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,295,617.50/8,427.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,510.55

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