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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.01, 11,498.19 and 4,795.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.01, 11,498.19 and 4,795.15 is: 6,617.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.01 : 11,498.19 = 4,795.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.01/11,498.19 = 4,795.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.01x = 11,498.19 × 4,795.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.01x = 55,135,545.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,135,545.78/8,332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.32

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