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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.97, 11,967.28 and 5,313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.97, 11,967.28 and 5,313.28 is: 7,330.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.97 : 11,967.28 = 5,313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.97/11,967.28 = 5,313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.97x = 11,967.28 × 5,313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.97x = 63,585,509.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,585,509.48/8,673.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,330.61

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