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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.87, 11,961.71 and 5,311.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.87, 11,961.71 and 5,311.54 is: 7,330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.87 : 11,961.71 = 5,311.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.87/11,961.71 = 5,311.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.87x = 11,961.71 × 5,311.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.87x = 63,535,101.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,535,101.13/8,666.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,330.80

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