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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.64, 11,799.36 and 5,014.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.64, 11,799.36 and 5,014.56 is: 6,918.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.64 : 11,799.36 = 5,014.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.64/11,799.36 = 5,014.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.64x = 11,799.36 × 5,014.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.64x = 59,168,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,168,598.68/8,552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,918.17

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