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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.50, 11,805.21 and 4,828.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.50, 11,805.21 and 4,828.50 is: 6,663.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.50 : 11,805.21 = 4,828.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.50/11,805.21 = 4,828.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.50x = 11,805.21 × 4,828.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.50x = 57,001,456.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,001,456.49/8,554.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,663.33

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