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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.02, 11,967.49 and 5,268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.02, 11,967.49 and 5,268.26 is: 7,269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.02 : 11,967.49 = 5,268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.02/11,967.49 = 5,268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.02x = 11,967.49 × 5,268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.02x = 63,047,822.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,047,822.53/8,673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,269.42

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