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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,867.37, 11,801.04 and 5,394.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,867.37, 11,801.04 and 5,394.69 is: 8,092.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,867.37 : 11,801.04 = 5,394.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,867.37/11,801.04 = 5,394.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,867.37x = 11,801.04 × 5,394.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,867.37x = 63,662,952.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,662,952.48/7,867.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.02

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