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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.80, 11,968.48 and 5,137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.80, 11,968.48 and 5,137.76 is: 7,090.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.80 : 11,968.48 = 5,137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.80/11,968.48 = 5,137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.80x = 11,968.48 × 5,137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.80x = 61,491,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,491,177.80/8,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.12

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