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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.53, 11,536.76 and 4,823.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.53, 11,536.76 and 4,823.06 is: 6,655.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.53 : 11,536.76 = 4,823.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.53/11,536.76 = 4,823.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.53x = 11,536.76 × 4,823.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.53x = 55,642,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,642,440.06/8,360.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,655.37

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