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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.77, 11,967.14 and 5,268.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.77, 11,967.14 and 5,268.01 is: 7,269.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.77 : 11,967.14 = 5,268.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.77/11,967.14 = 5,268.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.77x = 11,967.14 × 5,268.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.77x = 63,043,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,043,013.19/8,672.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.07

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