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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.78, 11,964.02 and 5,268.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.78, 11,964.02 and 5,268.87 is: 7,268.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.78 : 11,964.02 = 5,268.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.78/11,964.02 = 5,268.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.78x = 11,964.02 × 5,268.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.78x = 63,036,839.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,036,839.71/8,672.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.36

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