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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.26, 11,499.93 and 4,556.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.26, 11,499.93 and 4,556.47 is: 6,287.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.26 : 11,499.93 = 4,556.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.26/11,499.93 = 4,556.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.26x = 11,499.93 × 4,556.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.26x = 52,399,086.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,399,086.05/8,333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,287.95

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