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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,474.31, 11,688.57 and 5,284.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,474.31, 11,688.57 and 5,284.98 is: 7,289.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,474.31 : 11,688.57 = 5,284.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,474.31/11,688.57 = 5,284.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,474.31x = 11,688.57 × 5,284.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,474.31x = 61,773,858.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,773,858.68/8,474.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,289.54

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