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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,631.52, 11,913.96 and 5,650.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,631.52, 11,913.96 and 5,650.72 is: 7,799.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,631.52 : 11,913.96 = 5,650.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,631.52/11,913.96 = 5,650.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,631.52x = 11,913.96 × 5,650.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,631.52x = 67,322,452.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,322,452.05/8,631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.61

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