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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.02, 11,541.04 and 4,778.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.02, 11,541.04 and 4,778.44 is: 6,594.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.02 : 11,541.04 = 4,778.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.02/11,541.04 = 4,778.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.02x = 11,541.04 × 4,778.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.02x = 55,148,167.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,148,167.18/8,363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,594.29

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