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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.68, 13,083.96 and 5,447.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.68, 13,083.96 and 5,447.68 is: 8,181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.68 : 13,083.96 = 5,447.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.68/13,083.96 = 5,447.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.68x = 13,083.96 × 5,447.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.68x = 71,277,227.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,277,227.21/8,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,181.80

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