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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.40, 11,963.28 and 5,131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.40, 11,963.28 and 5,131.68 is: 7,083.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.40 : 11,963.28 = 5,131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.40/11,963.28 = 5,131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.40x = 11,963.28 × 5,131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.40x = 61,391,724.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,391,724.71/8,667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.06

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