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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.40, 11,498.46 and 4,555.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.40, 11,498.46 and 4,555.44 is: 6,286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.40 : 11,498.46 = 4,555.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.40/11,498.46 = 4,555.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.40x = 11,498.46 × 4,555.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.40x = 52,380,544.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,380,544.62/8,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,286.37

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