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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,459.64, 11,668.68 and 5,274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,459.64, 11,668.68 and 5,274.36 is: 7,275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,459.64 : 11,668.68 = 5,274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,459.64/11,668.68 = 5,274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,459.64x = 11,668.68 × 5,274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,459.64x = 61,544,819.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,544,819.04/8,459.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,275.11

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