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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,453.55, 11,666.88 and 5,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,453.55, 11,666.88 and 5,098.08 is: 7,035.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,453.55 : 11,666.88 = 5,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,453.55/11,666.88 = 5,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,453.55x = 11,666.88 × 5,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,453.55x = 59,478,687.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,478,687.59/8,453.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,035.94

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