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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.76, 11,503.32 and 4,609.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.76, 11,503.32 and 4,609.76 is: 6,361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.76 : 11,503.32 = 4,609.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.76/11,503.32 = 4,609.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.76x = 11,503.32 × 4,609.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.76x = 53,027,544.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,027,544.40/8,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,361.45

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