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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.93, 11,475.98 and 5,667.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.93, 11,475.98 and 5,667.96 is: 7,821.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.93 : 11,475.98 = 5,667.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.93/11,475.98 = 5,667.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.93x = 11,475.98 × 5,667.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.93x = 65,045,452.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,045,452.81/8,315.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,821.79

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