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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.45, 12,551.78 and 5,906.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.45, 12,551.78 and 5,906.07 is: 8,860.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.45 : 12,551.78 = 5,906.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.45/12,551.78 = 5,906.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.45x = 12,551.78 × 5,906.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.45x = 74,131,691.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,131,691.30/8,366.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,860.59

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