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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.72, 11,365.22 and 4,458.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.72, 11,365.22 and 4,458.79 is: 6,153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.72 : 11,365.22 = 4,458.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.72/11,365.22 = 4,458.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.72x = 11,365.22 × 4,458.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.72x = 50,675,146.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,675,146.55/8,235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.09

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