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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.38, 11,364.74 and 4,458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.38, 11,364.74 and 4,458.48 is: 6,152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.38 : 11,364.74 = 4,458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.38/11,364.74 = 4,458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.38x = 11,364.74 × 4,458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.38x = 50,669,466.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,669,466.00/8,235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,152.66

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