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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,355.57, 11,530.68 and 4,998.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,355.57, 11,530.68 and 4,998.52 is: 6,897.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,355.57 : 11,530.68 = 4,998.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,355.57/11,530.68 = 4,998.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,355.57x = 11,530.68 × 4,998.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,355.57x = 57,636,309.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,636,309.60/8,355.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,897.95

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