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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.84, 11,960.52 and 5,524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.84, 11,960.52 and 5,524.88 is: 7,621.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.84 : 11,960.52 = 5,524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.84/11,960.52 = 5,524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.84x = 11,960.52 × 5,524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.84x = 66,080,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,080,437.74/8,669.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,621.88

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