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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.77, 11,503.28 and 4,558.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.77, 11,503.28 and 4,558.90 is: 6,291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.77 : 11,503.28 = 4,558.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.77/11,503.28 = 4,558.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.77x = 11,503.28 × 4,558.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.77x = 52,442,245.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,442,245.68/8,335.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,291.23

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