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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,549.91, 11,799.07 and 5,363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,549.91, 11,799.07 and 5,363.34 is: 7,401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,549.91 : 11,799.07 = 5,363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,549.91/11,799.07 = 5,363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,549.91x = 11,799.07 × 5,363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,549.91x = 63,282,373.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,282,373.14/8,549.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,401.53

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