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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.89, 11,805.92 and 4,726.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.89, 11,805.92 and 4,726.51 is: 6,522.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.89 : 11,805.92 = 4,726.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.89/11,805.92 = 4,726.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.89x = 11,805.92 × 4,726.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.89x = 55,800,798.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,800,798.94/8,554.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,522.68

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