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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,553.74, 11,805.35 and 5,018.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,553.74, 11,805.35 and 5,018.09 is: 6,925.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,553.74 : 11,805.35 = 5,018.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,553.74/11,805.35 = 5,018.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,553.74x = 11,805.35 × 5,018.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,553.74x = 59,240,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,240,224.66/8,553.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.66

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