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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.02, 11,499.33 and 4,556.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.02, 11,499.33 and 4,556.06 is: 6,287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.02 : 11,499.33 = 4,556.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.02/11,499.33 = 4,556.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.02x = 11,499.33 × 4,556.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.02x = 52,391,637.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,391,637.44/8,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,287.23

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