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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.44, 11,802.25 and 4,775.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.44, 11,802.25 and 4,775.67 is: 6,590.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.44 : 11,802.25 = 4,775.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.44/11,802.25 = 4,775.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.44x = 11,802.25 × 4,775.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.44x = 56,363,610.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,363,610.60/8,552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.36

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