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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.93, 11,477.36 and 5,668.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.93, 11,477.36 and 5,668.96 is: 7,823.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.93 : 11,477.36 = 5,668.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.93/11,477.36 = 5,668.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.93x = 11,477.36 × 5,668.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.93x = 65,064,694.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,064,694.75/8,316.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,823.16

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