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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.17, 11,469.96 and 5,804.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.17, 11,469.96 and 5,804.78 is: 7,995.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.17 : 11,469.96 = 5,804.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.17/11,469.96 = 5,804.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.17x = 11,469.96 × 5,804.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.17x = 66,580,594.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,580,594.41/8,327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,995.58

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