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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.49, 11,806.38 and 5,018.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.49, 11,806.38 and 5,018.84 is: 6,926.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.49 : 11,806.38 = 5,018.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.49/11,806.38 = 5,018.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.49x = 11,806.38 × 5,018.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.49x = 59,254,273.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,254,273.17/8,554.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,926.69

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