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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,623.28, 11,899.68 and 5,088.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,623.28, 11,899.68 and 5,088.44 is: 7,021.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,623.28 : 11,899.68 = 5,088.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,623.28/11,899.68 = 5,088.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,623.28x = 11,899.68 × 5,088.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,623.28x = 60,550,807.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,550,807.70/8,623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.78

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