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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.52, 11,900.58 and 5,087.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.52, 11,900.58 and 5,087.44 is: 7,019.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.52 : 11,900.58 = 5,087.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.52/11,900.58 = 5,087.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.52x = 11,900.58 × 5,087.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.52x = 60,543,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,543,486.72/8,625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.11

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