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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,464.91, 11,679.39 and 5,273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,464.91, 11,679.39 and 5,273.24 is: 7,275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,464.91 : 11,679.39 = 5,273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,464.91/11,679.39 = 5,273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,464.91x = 11,679.39 × 5,273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,464.91x = 61,588,168.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,588,168.13/8,464.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,275.71

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