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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.78, 11,503.38 and 4,558.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.78, 11,503.38 and 4,558.96 is: 6,291.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.78 : 11,503.38 = 4,558.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.78/11,503.38 = 4,558.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.78x = 11,503.38 × 4,558.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.78x = 52,443,449.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,443,449.28/8,335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,291.37

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