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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,340.63, 11,509.82 and 4,982.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,340.63, 11,509.82 and 4,982.69 is: 6,875.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,340.63 : 11,509.82 = 4,982.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,340.63/11,509.82 = 4,982.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,340.63x = 11,509.82 × 4,982.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,340.63x = 57,349,782.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,349,782.55/8,340.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.95

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