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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.08, 11,498.12 and 4,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.08, 11,498.12 and 4,606 is: 6,356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.08 : 11,498.12 = 4,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.08/11,498.12 = 4,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.08x = 11,498.12 × 4,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.08x = 52,960,340.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,960,340.72/8,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,356.20

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