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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.46, 11,499.81 and 4,795.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.46, 11,499.81 and 4,795.59 is: 6,618.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.46 : 11,499.81 = 4,795.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.46/11,499.81 = 4,795.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.46x = 11,499.81 × 4,795.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.46x = 55,148,398.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,148,398.98/8,332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,618.50

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