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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,660.71, 11,947.26 and 5,675.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,660.71, 11,947.26 and 5,675.05 is: 7,828.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,660.71 : 11,947.26 = 5,675.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,660.71/11,947.26 = 5,675.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,660.71x = 11,947.26 × 5,675.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,660.71x = 67,801,297.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,801,297.86/8,660.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,828.61

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