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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,626.64, 11,904.09 and 5,271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,626.64, 11,904.09 and 5,271.08 is: 7,273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,626.64 : 11,904.09 = 5,271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,626.64/11,904.09 = 5,271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,626.64x = 11,904.09 × 5,271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,626.64x = 62,747,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,747,410.72/8,626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.68

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