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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,466.54, 11,683.99 and 5,067.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,466.54, 11,683.99 and 5,067.05 is: 6,992.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,466.54 : 11,683.99 = 5,067.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,466.54/11,683.99 = 5,067.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,466.54x = 11,683.99 × 5,067.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,466.54x = 59,203,361.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,203,361.53/8,466.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.63

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