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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.41, 12,826.08 and 5,623.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.41, 12,826.08 and 5,623.83 is: 8,432.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.41 : 12,826.08 = 5,623.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.41/12,826.08 = 5,623.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.41x = 12,826.08 × 5,623.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.41x = 72,131,693.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,131,693.49/8,554.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,432.11

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