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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,467.83, 11,691.30 and 5,285.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,467.83, 11,691.30 and 5,285.97 is: 7,298.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,467.83 : 11,691.30 = 5,285.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,467.83/11,691.30 = 5,285.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,467.83x = 11,691.30 × 5,285.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,467.83x = 61,799,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,799,802.60/8,467.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,298.19

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