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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.93, 11,965.72 and 5,646.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.93, 11,965.72 and 5,646.68 is: 7,790.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.93 : 11,965.72 = 5,646.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.93/11,965.72 = 5,646.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.93x = 11,965.72 × 5,646.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.93x = 67,566,517.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,566,517.86/8,672.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,790.50

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