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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.38, 11,498.82 and 4,975.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.38, 11,498.82 and 4,975.49 is: 6,866.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.38 : 11,498.82 = 4,975.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.38/11,498.82 = 4,975.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.38x = 11,498.82 × 4,975.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.38x = 57,212,181.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,212,181.55/8,332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.25

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