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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,463.94, 11,681.52 and 5,277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,463.94, 11,681.52 and 5,277.75 is: 7,284.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,463.94 : 11,681.52 = 5,277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,463.94/11,681.52 = 5,277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,463.94x = 11,681.52 × 5,277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,463.94x = 61,652,142.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,652,142.18/8,463.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.09

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