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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.92, 11,903.42 and 5,274.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.92, 11,903.42 and 5,274.34 is: 7,278.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.92 : 11,903.42 = 5,274.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.92/11,903.42 = 5,274.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.92x = 11,903.42 × 5,274.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.92x = 62,782,684.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,782,684.24/8,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,278.38

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