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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.63, 11,345.55 and 5,075.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.63, 11,345.55 and 5,075.64 is: 7,007.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.63 : 11,345.55 = 5,075.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.63/11,345.55 = 5,075.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.63x = 11,345.55 × 5,075.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.63x = 57,585,927.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,585,927.40/8,217.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.61

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