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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.44, 11,541.09 and 4,778.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.44, 11,541.09 and 4,778.26 is: 6,593.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.44 : 11,541.09 = 4,778.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.44/11,541.09 = 4,778.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.44x = 11,541.09 × 4,778.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.44x = 55,146,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,146,328.70/8,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,593.74

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