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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.13, 11,499.85 and 4,976.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.13, 11,499.85 and 4,976.23 is: 6,867.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.13 : 11,499.85 = 4,976.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.13/11,499.85 = 4,976.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.13x = 11,499.85 × 4,976.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.13x = 57,225,898.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,225,898.57/8,333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.28

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