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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.33, 11,821.66 and 5,031.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.33, 11,821.66 and 5,031.68 is: 6,942.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.33 : 11,821.66 = 5,031.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.33/11,821.66 = 5,031.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.33x = 11,821.66 × 5,031.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.33x = 59,482,738.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,482,738.50/8,567.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.98

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