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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,649.76, 11,941.96 and 5,627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,649.76, 11,941.96 and 5,627.76 is: 7,769.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,649.76 : 11,941.96 = 5,627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,649.76/11,941.96 = 5,627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,649.76x = 11,941.96 × 5,627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,649.76x = 67,206,484.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,206,484.81/8,649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,769.75

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