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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.78, 11,633.01 and 5,772.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.78, 11,633.01 and 5,772.34 is: 7,969.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.78 : 11,633.01 = 5,772.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.78/11,633.01 = 5,772.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.78x = 11,633.01 × 5,772.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.78x = 67,149,688.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,149,688.94/8,425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,969.55

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