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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,499.78, 11,733.96 and 5,314.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,499.78, 11,733.96 and 5,314.86 is: 7,337.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,499.78 : 11,733.96 = 5,314.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,499.78/11,733.96 = 5,314.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,499.78x = 11,733.96 × 5,314.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,499.78x = 62,364,354.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,364,354.65/8,499.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,337.17

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