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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.06, 11,804.28 and 4,777.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.06, 11,804.28 and 4,777.03 is: 6,592.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.06 : 11,804.28 = 4,777.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.06/11,804.28 = 4,777.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.06x = 11,804.28 × 4,777.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.06x = 56,389,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,389,399.69/8,554.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.12

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