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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.19, 11,499.75 and 4,797.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.19, 11,499.75 and 4,797.09 is: 6,619.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.19 : 11,499.75 = 4,797.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.19/11,499.75 = 4,797.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.19x = 11,499.75 × 4,797.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.19x = 55,165,335.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,165,335.73/8,333.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,619.95

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