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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.96, 11,503.43 and 4,799.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.96, 11,503.43 and 4,799.53 is: 6,624.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.96 : 11,503.43 = 4,799.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.96/11,503.43 = 4,799.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.96x = 11,503.43 × 4,799.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.96x = 55,211,057.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,211,057.39/8,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,624.83

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