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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.39, 11,466.35 and 6,633.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.39, 11,466.35 and 6,633.53 is: 9,165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.39 : 11,466.35 = 6,633.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.39/11,466.35 = 6,633.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.39x = 11,466.35 × 6,633.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.39x = 76,062,376.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,062,376.72/8,298.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,165.92

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