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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.67, 11,467.89 and 5,803.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.67, 11,467.89 and 5,803.28 is: 7,993.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.67 : 11,467.89 = 5,803.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.67/11,467.89 = 5,803.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.67x = 11,467.89 × 5,803.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.67x = 66,551,376.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,551,376.68/8,325.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,993.52

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