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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,601.23, 11,867.91 and 5,621.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,601.23, 11,867.91 and 5,621.44 is: 7,756.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601.23 : 11,867.91 = 5,621.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601.23/11,867.91 = 5,621.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601.23x = 11,867.91 × 5,621.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601.23x = 66,714,743.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,714,743.99/8,601.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,756.42

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