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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.26, 11,498.55 and 4,555.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.26, 11,498.55 and 4,555.47 is: 6,286.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.26 : 11,498.55 = 4,555.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.26/11,498.55 = 4,555.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.26x = 11,498.55 × 4,555.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.26x = 52,381,276.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,381,276.79/8,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,286.56

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