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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,421.62, 11,623.92 and 5,737.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,421.62, 11,623.92 and 5,737.28 is: 7,918.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,421.62 : 11,623.92 = 5,737.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,421.62/11,623.92 = 5,737.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,421.62x = 11,623.92 × 5,737.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,421.62x = 66,689,683.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,689,683.74/8,421.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,918.87

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