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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,336.28, 11,503.98 and 4,800

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,336.28, 11,503.98 and 4,800 is: 6,623.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,336.28 : 11,503.98 = 4,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,336.28/11,503.98 = 4,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,336.28x = 11,503.98 × 4,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,336.28x = 55,219,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,219,104/8,336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,623.95

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