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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.38, 11,965.20 and 5,526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.38, 11,965.20 and 5,526.50 is: 7,626.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.38 : 11,965.20 = 5,526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.38/11,965.20 = 5,526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.38x = 11,965.20 × 5,526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.38x = 66,125,677.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,125,677.80/8,670.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,626.62

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