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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.54, 11,966.74 and 5,314.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.54, 11,966.74 and 5,314.66 is: 7,332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.54 : 11,966.74 = 5,314.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.54/11,966.74 = 5,314.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.54x = 11,966.74 × 5,314.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.54x = 63,599,154.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,599,154.41/8,673.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,332.55

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