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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,337.93, 11,506.71 and 4,802.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,337.93, 11,506.71 and 4,802.28 is: 6,627.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,337.93 : 11,506.71 = 4,802.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,337.93/11,506.71 = 4,802.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,337.93x = 11,506.71 × 4,802.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,337.93x = 55,258,443.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,258,443.30/8,337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,627.36

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