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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.94, 11,503.43 and 4,559.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.94, 11,503.43 and 4,559.09 is: 6,291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.94 : 11,503.43 = 4,559.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.94/11,503.43 = 4,559.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.94x = 11,503.43 × 4,559.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.94x = 52,445,186.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,445,186.99/8,335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,291.46

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