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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.23, 11,498.36 and 4,555.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.23, 11,498.36 and 4,555.41 is: 6,286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.23 : 11,498.36 = 4,555.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.23/11,498.36 = 4,555.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.23x = 11,498.36 × 4,555.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.23x = 52,379,721.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,379,721.35/8,332.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,286.40

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