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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,627.36, 11,910.84 and 5,441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,627.36, 11,910.84 and 5,441.36 is: 7,512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,627.36 : 11,910.84 = 5,441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,627.36/11,910.84 = 5,441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,627.36x = 11,910.84 × 5,441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,627.36x = 64,811,168.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,811,168.34/8,627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,512.28

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