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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.76, 11,638.71 and 5,784.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.76, 11,638.71 and 5,784.42 is: 7,975.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.76 : 11,638.71 = 5,784.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.76/11,638.71 = 5,784.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.76x = 11,638.71 × 5,784.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.76x = 67,323,186.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,323,186.90/8,441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,975.02

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