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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.05, 11,801.77 and 4,774.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.05, 11,801.77 and 4,774.99 is: 6,589.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.05 : 11,801.77 = 4,774.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.05/11,801.77 = 4,774.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.05x = 11,801.77 × 4,774.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.05x = 56,353,333.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,353,333.73/8,552.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,589.45

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