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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.04, 11,498.28 and 4,795.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.04, 11,498.28 and 4,795.04 is: 6,617.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.04 : 11,498.28 = 4,795.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.04/11,498.28 = 4,795.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.04x = 11,498.28 × 4,795.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.04x = 55,134,712.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,134,712.53/8,332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.19

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