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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.93, 11,417.76 and 5,620.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.93, 11,417.76 and 5,620.73 is: 7,752.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.93 : 11,417.76 = 5,620.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.93/11,417.76 = 5,620.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.93x = 11,417.76 × 5,620.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.93x = 64,176,089.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,176,089.08/8,277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,752.67

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