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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,623.32, 11,901.46 and 5,268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,623.32, 11,901.46 and 5,268.06 is: 7,270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,623.32 : 11,901.46 = 5,268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,623.32/11,901.46 = 5,268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,623.32x = 11,901.46 × 5,268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,623.32x = 62,697,605.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,697,605.37/8,623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.70

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