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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.07, 11,501.02 and 4,795.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.07, 11,501.02 and 4,795.53 is: 6,618.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.07 : 11,501.02 = 4,795.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.07/11,501.02 = 4,795.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.07x = 11,501.02 × 4,795.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.07x = 55,153,486.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,153,486.44/8,333.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,618.63

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