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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.49, 11,899.44 and 5,040.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.49, 11,899.44 and 5,040.23 is: 6,953.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.49 : 11,899.44 = 5,040.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.49/11,899.44 = 5,040.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.49x = 11,899.44 × 5,040.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.49x = 59,975,854.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,975,854.97/8,625.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,953.33

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