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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.68, 11,955.12 and 5,867.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.68, 11,955.12 and 5,867.32 is: 8,093.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.68 : 11,955.12 = 5,867.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.68/11,955.12 = 5,867.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.68x = 11,955.12 × 5,867.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.68x = 70,144,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,144,514.68/8,666.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,093.59

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