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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.84, 11,881.34 and 5,624.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.84, 11,881.34 and 5,624.16 is: 7,762.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.84 : 11,881.34 = 5,624.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.84/11,881.34 = 5,624.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.84x = 11,881.34 × 5,624.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.84x = 66,822,557.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,822,557.17/8,607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,762.99

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