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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.79, 11,281.04 and 5,660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.79, 11,281.04 and 5,660.60 is: 7,815.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.79 : 11,281.04 = 5,660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.79/11,281.04 = 5,660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.79x = 11,281.04 × 5,660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.79x = 63,857,455.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,857,455.02/8,170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,815.33

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