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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.76, 11,802.48 and 5,016.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.76, 11,802.48 and 5,016.36 is: 6,922.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.76 : 11,802.48 = 5,016.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.76/11,802.48 = 5,016.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.76x = 11,802.48 × 5,016.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.76x = 59,205,488.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,205,488.57/8,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,922.38

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