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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.74, 11,321.42 and 5,967.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.74, 11,321.42 and 5,967.63 is: 8,232.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.74 : 11,321.42 = 5,967.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.74/11,321.42 = 5,967.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.74x = 11,321.42 × 5,967.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.74x = 67,562,003.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,562,003.95/8,206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,232.51

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