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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,480.19, 11,708.46 and 5,298.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,480.19, 11,708.46 and 5,298.33 is: 7,315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,480.19 : 11,708.46 = 5,298.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,480.19/11,708.46 = 5,298.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,480.19x = 11,708.46 × 5,298.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,480.19x = 62,035,328.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,035,328.78/8,480.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,315.32

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