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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,355.63, 11,530.77 and 4,998.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,355.63, 11,530.77 and 4,998.58 is: 6,898.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,355.63 : 11,530.77 = 4,998.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,355.63/11,530.77 = 4,998.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,355.63x = 11,530.77 × 4,998.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,355.63x = 57,637,451.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,637,451.31/8,355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,898.04

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