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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.07, 11,499.64 and 4,794.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.07, 11,499.64 and 4,794.53 is: 6,617.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.07 : 11,499.64 = 4,794.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.07/11,499.64 = 4,794.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.07x = 11,499.64 × 4,794.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.07x = 55,135,299.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,135,299.48/8,332.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.24

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