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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.65, 11,473.58 and 5,963.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.65, 11,473.58 and 5,963.69 is: 8,218.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.65 : 11,473.58 = 5,963.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.65/11,473.58 = 5,963.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.65x = 11,473.58 × 5,963.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.65x = 68,424,917.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,424,917.90/8,325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.57

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