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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,553.46, 11,804.80 and 5,196.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,553.46, 11,804.80 and 5,196.82 is: 7,172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,553.46 : 11,804.80 = 5,196.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,553.46/11,804.80 = 5,196.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,553.46x = 11,804.80 × 5,196.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,553.46x = 61,347,420.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,347,420.74/8,553.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,172.23

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