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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.58, 11,502.30 and 4,798.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.58, 11,502.30 and 4,798.86 is: 6,623.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.58 : 11,502.30 = 4,798.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.58/11,502.30 = 4,798.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.58x = 11,502.30 × 4,798.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.58x = 55,197,927.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,197,927.38/8,333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,623.56

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