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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,633.55, 11,913.84 and 5,095.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,633.55, 11,913.84 and 5,095.47 is: 7,031.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,633.55 : 11,913.84 = 5,095.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,633.55/11,913.84 = 5,095.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,633.55x = 11,913.84 × 5,095.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,633.55x = 60,706,614.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,706,614.30/8,633.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.48

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