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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.94, 12,545.37 and 5,767.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.94, 12,545.37 and 5,767.02 is: 8,647.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.94 : 12,545.37 = 5,767.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.94/12,545.37 = 5,767.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.94x = 12,545.37 × 5,767.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.94x = 72,349,399.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,349,399.70/8,366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.06

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