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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.79, 11,360.88 and 4,877.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.79, 11,360.88 and 4,877.66 is: 6,730.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.79 : 11,360.88 = 4,877.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.79/11,360.88 = 4,877.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.79x = 11,360.88 × 4,877.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.79x = 55,414,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,414,509.94/8,233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,730.13

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