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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.46, 11,803.41 and 5,198.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.46, 11,803.41 and 5,198.76 is: 7,173.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.46 : 11,803.41 = 5,198.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.46/11,803.41 = 5,198.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.46x = 11,803.41 × 5,198.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.46x = 61,363,095.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,363,095.77/8,554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,173.23

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