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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.16, 11,965.03 and 5,527.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.16, 11,965.03 and 5,527.39 is: 7,625.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.16 : 11,965.03 = 5,527.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.16/11,965.03 = 5,527.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.16x = 11,965.03 × 5,527.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.16x = 66,135,387.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,135,387.17/8,673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,625.29

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