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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.07, 11,364.37 and 4,458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.07, 11,364.37 and 4,458.24 is: 6,152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.07 : 11,364.37 = 4,458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.07/11,364.37 = 4,458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.07x = 11,364.37 × 4,458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.07x = 50,665,077.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,665,077.76/8,235.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,152.36

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