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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.47, 12,825.15 and 5,773.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.47, 12,825.15 and 5,773.33 is: 8,655.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.47 : 12,825.15 = 5,773.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.47/12,825.15 = 5,773.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.47x = 12,825.15 × 5,773.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.47x = 74,043,823.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,043,823.25/8,554.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,655.57

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