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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,644.48, 11,929.52 and 5,107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,644.48, 11,929.52 and 5,107.68 is: 7,048.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,644.48 : 11,929.52 = 5,107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,644.48/11,929.52 = 5,107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,644.48x = 11,929.52 × 5,107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,644.48x = 60,932,170.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,932,170.71/8,644.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,048.68

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