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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.60, 11,997.40 and 5,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.60, 11,997.40 and 5,671.60 is: 7,825.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.60 : 11,997.40 = 5,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.60/11,997.40 = 5,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.60x = 11,997.40 × 5,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.60x = 68,044,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,044,453.84/8,695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.16

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