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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,624.72, 11,901.69 and 5,273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,624.72, 11,901.69 and 5,273.13 is: 7,276.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,624.72 : 11,901.69 = 5,273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,624.72/11,901.69 = 5,273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,624.72x = 11,901.69 × 5,273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,624.72x = 62,759,158.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,759,158.59/8,624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,276.66

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