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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.46, 11,964.85 and 5,687.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.46, 11,964.85 and 5,687.51 is: 7,852.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.46 : 11,964.85 = 5,687.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.46/11,964.85 = 5,687.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.46x = 11,964.85 × 5,687.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.46x = 68,050,129.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,050,129.98/8,666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,852.13

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