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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,339.97, 11,505.58 and 4,802.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,339.97, 11,505.58 and 4,802.43 is: 6,625.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,339.97 : 11,505.58 = 4,802.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,339.97/11,505.58 = 4,802.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,339.97x = 11,505.58 × 4,802.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,339.97x = 55,254,742.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,254,742.56/8,339.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,625.29

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