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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,632.62, 11,913.21 and 5,094.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,632.62, 11,913.21 and 5,094.54 is: 7,030.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,632.62 : 11,913.21 = 5,094.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,632.62/11,913.21 = 5,094.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,632.62x = 11,913.21 × 5,094.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,632.62x = 60,692,324.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,692,324.87/8,632.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.58

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