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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.99, 11,489.99 and 4,740.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.99, 11,489.99 and 4,740.53 is: 6,541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.99 : 11,489.99 = 4,740.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.99/11,489.99 = 4,740.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.99x = 11,489.99 × 4,740.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.99x = 54,468,561.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,468,561.14/8,325.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.99

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