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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.33, 11,489.29 and 4,788.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.33, 11,489.29 and 4,788.54 is: 6,608.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.33 : 11,489.29 = 4,788.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.33/11,489.29 = 4,788.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.33x = 11,489.29 × 4,788.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.33x = 55,016,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,016,924.74/8,325.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,608.38

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