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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,528.91, 11,773.10 and 6,308.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,528.91, 11,773.10 and 6,308.67 is: 8,708.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,528.91 : 11,773.10 = 6,308.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,528.91/11,773.10 = 6,308.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,528.91x = 11,773.10 × 6,308.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,528.91x = 74,272,571.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,272,571.23/8,528.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,708.33

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