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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.61, 11,553.74 and 5,387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.61, 11,553.74 and 5,387.64 is: 7,439.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.61 : 11,553.74 = 5,387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.61/11,553.74 = 5,387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.61x = 11,553.74 × 5,387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.61x = 62,247,391.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,247,391.77/8,366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.98

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