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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.28, 11,494.31 and 4,793.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.28, 11,494.31 and 4,793.63 is: 6,615.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.28 : 11,494.31 = 4,793.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.28/11,494.31 = 4,793.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.28x = 11,494.31 × 4,793.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.28x = 55,099,387.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,099,387.81/8,329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,615.15

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