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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332.79, 11,499.08 and 4,976.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332.79, 11,499.08 and 4,976.35 is: 6,867.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332.79 : 11,499.08 = 4,976.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332.79/11,499.08 = 4,976.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332.79x = 11,499.08 × 4,976.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332.79x = 57,223,430.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,223,430.45/8,332.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.26

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