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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.94, 11,494.36 and 4,976.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.94, 11,494.36 and 4,976.03 is: 6,863.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.94 : 11,494.36 = 4,976.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.94/11,494.36 = 4,976.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.94x = 11,494.36 × 4,976.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.94x = 57,196,287.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,196,287.16/8,333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,863.06

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