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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,557.61, 11,809.58 and 5,020.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,557.61, 11,809.58 and 5,020.88 is: 6,928.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,557.61 : 11,809.58 = 5,020.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,557.61/11,809.58 = 5,020.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,557.61x = 11,809.58 × 5,020.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,557.61x = 59,294,399.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,294,399.88/8,557.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.85

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