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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.84, 11,958.66 and 5,307.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.84, 11,958.66 and 5,307.84 is: 7,325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.84 : 11,958.66 = 5,307.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.84/11,958.66 = 5,307.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.84x = 11,958.66 × 5,307.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.84x = 63,474,653.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,474,653.89/8,664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,325.54

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