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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.24, 11,823.18 and 6,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.24, 11,823.18 and 6,701 is: 9,247.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.24 : 11,823.18 = 6,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.24/11,823.18 = 6,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.24x = 11,823.18 × 6,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.24x = 79,227,129.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,227,129.18/8,567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,247.68

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