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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,234.08, 11,363.04 and 4,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,234.08, 11,363.04 and 4,508 is: 6,221.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,234.08 : 11,363.04 = 4,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,234.08/11,363.04 = 4,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,234.08x = 11,363.04 × 4,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,234.08x = 51,224,584.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,224,584.32/8,234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,221.05

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