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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.68, 11,500.32 and 4,795.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.68, 11,500.32 and 4,795.88 is: 6,619.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.68 : 11,500.32 = 4,795.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.68/11,500.32 = 4,795.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.68x = 11,500.32 × 4,795.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.68x = 55,154,154.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,154,154.68/8,332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,619.02

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