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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.74, 11,503.33 and 4,558.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.74, 11,503.33 and 4,558.85 is: 6,291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.74 : 11,503.33 = 4,558.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.74/11,503.33 = 4,558.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.74x = 11,503.33 × 4,558.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.74x = 52,441,887.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,441,887.06/8,335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,291.21

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