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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.59, 11,408.61 and 5,913.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.59, 11,408.61 and 5,913.46 is: 8,160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.59 : 11,408.61 = 5,913.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.59/11,408.61 = 5,913.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.59x = 11,408.61 × 5,913.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.59x = 67,464,358.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,464,358.89/8,267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,160.10

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