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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,486.40, 11,709.36 and 5,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,486.40, 11,709.36 and 5,341.44 is: 7,370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,486.40 : 11,709.36 = 5,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,486.40/11,709.36 = 5,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,486.40x = 11,709.36 × 5,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,486.40x = 62,544,843.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,544,843.88/8,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,370.01

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