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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,445.33, 11,654.37 and 5,088.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,445.33, 11,654.37 and 5,088.15 is: 7,021.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,445.33 : 11,654.37 = 5,088.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,445.33/11,654.37 = 5,088.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,445.33x = 11,654.37 × 5,088.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,445.33x = 59,299,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,299,182.72/8,445.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.54

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