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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.27, 11,502.96 and 4,558.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.27, 11,502.96 and 4,558.68 is: 6,291.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.27 : 11,502.96 = 4,558.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.27/11,502.96 = 4,558.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.27x = 11,502.96 × 4,558.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.27x = 52,438,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,438,322.24/8,335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,291.14

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