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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,633.56, 11,913.84 and 5,095.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,633.56, 11,913.84 and 5,095.48 is: 7,031.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,633.56 : 11,913.84 = 5,095.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,633.56/11,913.84 = 5,095.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,633.56x = 11,913.84 × 5,095.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,633.56x = 60,706,733.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,706,733.44/8,633.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.48

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