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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.68, 12,974.86 and 5,533.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.68, 12,974.86 and 5,533.84 is: 8,287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.68 : 12,974.86 = 5,533.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.68/12,974.86 = 5,533.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.68x = 12,974.86 × 5,533.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.68x = 71,800,799.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,800,799.26/8,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.56

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