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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,356.26, 11,523.68 and 4,998.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,356.26, 11,523.68 and 4,998.54 is: 6,893.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,356.26 : 11,523.68 = 4,998.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,356.26/11,523.68 = 4,998.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,356.26x = 11,523.68 × 4,998.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,356.26x = 57,601,575.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,601,575.43/8,356.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,893.22

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