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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.03, 11,499.43 and 4,976.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.03, 11,499.43 and 4,976.59 is: 6,867.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.03 : 11,499.43 = 4,976.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.03/11,499.43 = 4,976.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.03x = 11,499.43 × 4,976.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.03x = 57,227,948.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,227,948.34/8,333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.60

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