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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,463.69, 11,676.56 and 5,275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,463.69, 11,676.56 and 5,275.13 is: 7,277.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,463.69 : 11,676.56 = 5,275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,463.69/11,676.56 = 5,275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,463.69x = 11,676.56 × 5,275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,463.69x = 61,595,287.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,595,287.19/8,463.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.59

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