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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.52, 11,364.92 and 4,458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.52, 11,364.92 and 4,458.60 is: 6,152.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.52 : 11,364.92 = 4,458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.52/11,364.92 = 4,458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.52x = 11,364.92 × 4,458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.52x = 50,671,632.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,671,632.31/8,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,152.82

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