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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.97, 11,805.95 and 5,018.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.97, 11,805.95 and 5,018.24 is: 6,925.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.97 : 11,805.95 = 5,018.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.97/11,805.95 = 5,018.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.97x = 11,805.95 × 5,018.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.97x = 59,245,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,245,132.59/8,554.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.23

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