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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.42, 11,503.30 and 4,799.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.42, 11,503.30 and 4,799.14 is: 6,623.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.42 : 11,503.30 = 4,799.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.42/11,503.30 = 4,799.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.42x = 11,503.30 × 4,799.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.42x = 55,205,947.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,205,947.16/8,335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,623.06

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