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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.56, 11,349.96 and 4,498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.56, 11,349.96 and 4,498.56 is: 6,208.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.56 : 11,349.96 = 4,498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.56/11,349.96 = 4,498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.56x = 11,349.96 × 4,498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.56x = 51,058,476.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,058,476.06/8,224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,208.05

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