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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.16, 11,493.36 and 5,675.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.16, 11,493.36 and 5,675.63 is: 7,833.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.16 : 11,493.36 = 5,675.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.16/11,493.36 = 5,675.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.16x = 11,493.36 × 5,675.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.16x = 65,232,001.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,232,001.35/8,327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.64

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