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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,336.24, 11,503.56 and 4,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,336.24, 11,503.56 and 4,610 is: 6,361.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,336.24 : 11,503.56 = 4,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,336.24/11,503.56 = 4,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,336.24x = 11,503.56 × 4,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,336.24x = 53,031,411.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,031,411.60/8,336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,361.55

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