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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,329.93, 11,492.01 and 4,791.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,329.93, 11,492.01 and 4,791.24 is: 6,610.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,329.93 : 11,492.01 = 4,791.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,329.93/11,492.01 = 4,791.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,329.93x = 11,492.01 × 4,791.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,329.93x = 55,060,977.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,060,977.99/8,329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,610.02

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