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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,337.65, 11,507.05 and 4,801.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,337.65, 11,507.05 and 4,801.01 is: 6,626.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,337.65 : 11,507.05 = 4,801.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,337.65/11,507.05 = 4,801.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,337.65x = 11,507.05 × 4,801.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,337.65x = 55,245,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,245,462.12/8,337.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,626.02

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