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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.06, 11,959.17 and 5,524.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.06, 11,959.17 and 5,524.07 is: 7,623.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.06 : 11,959.17 = 5,524.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.06/11,959.17 = 5,524.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.06x = 11,959.17 × 5,524.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.06x = 66,063,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,063,322.12/8,666.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,623.22

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