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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,626.94, 11,905.56 and 5,044.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,626.94, 11,905.56 and 5,044.28 is: 6,961.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,626.94 : 11,905.56 = 5,044.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,626.94/11,905.56 = 5,044.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,626.94x = 11,905.56 × 5,044.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,626.94x = 60,054,978.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,054,978.20/8,626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,961.33

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