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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.92, 11,903.92 and 5,268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.92, 11,903.92 and 5,268.32 is: 7,270.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.92 : 11,903.92 = 5,268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.92/11,903.92 = 5,268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.92x = 11,903.92 × 5,268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.92x = 62,713,659.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,713,659.81/8,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.37

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