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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,521.72, 11,769.82 and 5,684.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,521.72, 11,769.82 and 5,684.17 is: 7,850.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,521.72 : 11,769.82 = 5,684.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,521.72/11,769.82 = 5,684.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,521.72x = 11,769.82 × 5,684.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,521.72x = 66,901,657.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,901,657.75/8,521.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,850.72

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