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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.67, 11,539.98 and 4,778.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.67, 11,539.98 and 4,778.01 is: 6,593.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.67 : 11,539.98 = 4,778.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.67/11,539.98 = 4,778.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.67x = 11,539.98 × 4,778.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.67x = 55,138,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,138,139.84/8,362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,593.37

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