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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.73, 11,453.63 and 4,941.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.73, 11,453.63 and 4,941.59 is: 6,821.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.73 : 11,453.63 = 4,941.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.73/11,453.63 = 4,941.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.73x = 11,453.63 × 4,941.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.73x = 56,599,061.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,599,061.50/8,297.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,821.03

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