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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.59, 11,474.91 and 5,964.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.59, 11,474.91 and 5,964.63 is: 8,219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.59 : 11,474.91 = 5,964.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.59/11,474.91 = 5,964.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.59x = 11,474.91 × 5,964.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.59x = 68,443,592.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,443,592.43/8,326.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.88

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