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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.08, 11,499.45 and 4,556.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.08, 11,499.45 and 4,556.27 is: 6,287.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.08 : 11,499.45 = 4,556.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.08/11,499.45 = 4,556.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.08x = 11,499.45 × 4,556.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.08x = 52,394,599.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,394,599.05/8,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,287.54

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