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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,624.88, 11,901.96 and 5,088.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,624.88, 11,901.96 and 5,088.24 is: 7,021.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,624.88 : 11,901.96 = 5,088.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,624.88/11,901.96 = 5,088.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,624.88x = 11,901.96 × 5,088.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,624.88x = 60,560,028.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,560,028.95/8,624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.55

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