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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.64, 11,802.09 and 5,016.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.64, 11,802.09 and 5,016.56 is: 6,920.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.64 : 11,802.09 = 5,016.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.64/11,802.09 = 5,016.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.64x = 11,802.09 × 5,016.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.64x = 59,205,892.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,205,892.61/8,554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.91

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