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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.03, 11,985.96 and 5,325.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.03, 11,985.96 and 5,325.06 is: 7,346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.03 : 11,985.96 = 5,325.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.03/11,985.96 = 5,325.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.03x = 11,985.96 × 5,325.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.03x = 63,825,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,825,956.16/8,688.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346.42

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