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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.63, 13,469.67 and 5,679.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.63, 13,469.67 and 5,679.27 is: 8,533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.63 : 13,469.67 = 5,679.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.63/13,469.67 = 5,679.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.63x = 13,469.67 × 5,679.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.63x = 76,497,892.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,497,892.74/8,964.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,533.30

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