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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,473.29, 11,691.77 and 5,327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,473.29, 11,691.77 and 5,327.25 is: 7,350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,473.29 : 11,691.77 = 5,327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,473.29/11,691.77 = 5,327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,473.29x = 11,691.77 × 5,327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,473.29x = 62,284,981.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,284,981.73/8,473.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,350.74

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