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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.76, 11,904.90 and 5,089.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.76, 11,904.90 and 5,089.30 is: 7,024.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.76 : 11,904.90 = 5,089.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.76/11,904.90 = 5,089.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.76x = 11,904.90 × 5,089.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.76x = 60,587,607.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,587,607.57/8,625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,024.03

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