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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,632.39, 11,913.06 and 5,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,632.39, 11,913.06 and 5,095.60 is: 7,032.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,632.39 : 11,913.06 = 5,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,632.39/11,913.06 = 5,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,632.39x = 11,913.06 × 5,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,632.39x = 60,704,188.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,704,188.54/8,632.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.14

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