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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.74, 11,498.28 and 5,503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.74, 11,498.28 and 5,503.12 is: 7,590.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.74 : 11,498.28 = 5,503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.74/11,498.28 = 5,503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.74x = 11,498.28 × 5,503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.74x = 63,276,414.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,276,414.63/8,335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,590.98

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