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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,330.34, 11,498.43 and 4,795.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,330.34, 11,498.43 and 4,795.91 is: 6,619.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,330.34 : 11,498.43 = 4,795.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,330.34/11,498.43 = 4,795.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,330.34x = 11,498.43 × 4,795.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,330.34x = 55,145,377.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,145,377.93/8,330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,619.82

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