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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,454.48, 11,668.14 and 5,099.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,454.48, 11,668.14 and 5,099.01 is: 7,037.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,454.48 : 11,668.14 = 5,099.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,454.48/11,668.14 = 5,099.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,454.48x = 11,668.14 × 5,099.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,454.48x = 59,495,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,495,962.54/8,454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,037.21

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