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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,466.76, 11,681.42 and 5,484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,466.76, 11,681.42 and 5,484.88 is: 7,567.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,466.76 : 11,681.42 = 5,484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,466.76/11,681.42 = 5,484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,466.76x = 11,681.42 × 5,484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,466.76x = 64,071,186.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,071,186.93/8,466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,567.38

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