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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,665.77, 11,955.93 and 5,305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,665.77, 11,955.93 and 5,305.08 is: 7,319.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,665.77 : 11,955.93 = 5,305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,665.77/11,955.93 = 5,305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,665.77x = 11,955.93 × 5,305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,665.77x = 63,427,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,427,165.12/8,665.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,319.28

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