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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.76, 11,501.98 and 4,796.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.76, 11,501.98 and 4,796.30 is: 6,619.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.76 : 11,501.98 = 4,796.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.76/11,501.98 = 4,796.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.76x = 11,501.98 × 4,796.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.76x = 55,166,946.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,166,946.67/8,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,619.69

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