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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.76, 11,499.18 and 4,606.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.76, 11,499.18 and 4,606.76 is: 6,357.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.76 : 11,499.18 = 4,606.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.76/11,499.18 = 4,606.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.76x = 11,499.18 × 4,606.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.76x = 52,973,962.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,973,962.46/8,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,357.31

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