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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.68, 12,437.52 and 5,686.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.68, 12,437.52 and 5,686.72 is: 8,530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.68 : 12,437.52 = 5,686.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.68/12,437.52 = 5,686.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.68x = 12,437.52 × 5,686.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.68x = 70,728,693.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,728,693.73/8,291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,530.08

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