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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.48, 11,968.97 and 5,137.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.48, 11,968.97 and 5,137.83 is: 7,089.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.48 : 11,968.97 = 5,137.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.48/11,968.97 = 5,137.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.48x = 11,968.97 × 5,137.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.48x = 61,494,507.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,494,507.45/8,673.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,089.95

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