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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,630.65, 11,907.52 and 5,094.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,630.65, 11,907.52 and 5,094.73 is: 7,029.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,630.65 : 11,907.52 = 5,094.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,630.65/11,907.52 = 5,094.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,630.65x = 11,907.52 × 5,094.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,630.65x = 60,665,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,665,599.37/8,630.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.09

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