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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.03, 11,498.05 and 4,975.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.03, 11,498.05 and 4,975.59 is: 6,866.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.03 : 11,498.05 = 4,975.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.03/11,498.05 = 4,975.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.03x = 11,498.05 × 4,975.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.03x = 57,209,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,209,631.94/8,332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.23

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