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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.17, 11,499.96 and 4,975.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.17, 11,499.96 and 4,975.36 is: 6,866.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.17 : 11,499.96 = 4,975.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.17/11,499.96 = 4,975.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.17x = 11,499.96 × 4,975.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.17x = 57,216,399.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,216,399.80/8,333.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.10

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