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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.41, 11,498.88 and 4,555.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.41, 11,498.88 and 4,555.74 is: 6,287.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.41 : 11,498.88 = 4,555.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.41/11,498.88 = 4,555.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.41x = 11,498.88 × 4,555.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.41x = 52,385,907.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,385,907.57/8,332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,287.01

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