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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.65, 12,033.53 and 5,364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.65, 12,033.53 and 5,364.96 is: 7,405.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.65 : 12,033.53 = 5,364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.65/12,033.53 = 5,364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.65x = 12,033.53 × 5,364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.65x = 64,559,407.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,559,407.11/8,717.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,405.60

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