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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,630.06, 11,909.77 and 5,093.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,630.06, 11,909.77 and 5,093.19 is: 7,028.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,630.06 : 11,909.77 = 5,093.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,630.06/11,909.77 = 5,093.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,630.06x = 11,909.77 × 5,093.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,630.06x = 60,658,708.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,658,708.73/8,630.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.77

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