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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,481.09, 11,705.48 and 5,295.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,481.09, 11,705.48 and 5,295.82 is: 7,309.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,481.09 : 11,705.48 = 5,295.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,481.09/11,705.48 = 5,295.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,481.09x = 11,705.48 × 5,295.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,481.09x = 61,990,115.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,990,115.09/8,481.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,309.22

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