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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,627.50, 11,907.39 and 5,091.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,627.50, 11,907.39 and 5,091.58 is: 7,027.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,627.50 : 11,907.39 = 5,091.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,627.50/11,907.39 = 5,091.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,627.50x = 11,907.39 × 5,091.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,627.50x = 60,627,428.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,627,428.78/8,627.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,027.23

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