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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.83, 11,489.98 and 4,789.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.83, 11,489.98 and 4,789.04 is: 6,609.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.83 : 11,489.98 = 4,789.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.83/11,489.98 = 4,789.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.83x = 11,489.98 × 4,789.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.83x = 55,025,973.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,025,973.82/8,325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,609.07

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