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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,650.98, 11,933.37 and 5,463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,650.98, 11,933.37 and 5,463.14 is: 7,535.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,650.98 : 11,933.37 = 5,463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,650.98/11,933.37 = 5,463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,650.98x = 11,933.37 × 5,463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,650.98x = 65,193,611.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,193,611.31/8,650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,535.98

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