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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.68, 11,505.98 and 4,799.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.68, 11,505.98 and 4,799.76 is: 6,625.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.68 : 11,505.98 = 4,799.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.68/11,505.98 = 4,799.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.68x = 11,505.98 × 4,799.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.68x = 55,225,942.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,225,942.56/8,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,625.25

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