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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,340.97, 11,506.96 and 4,803.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,340.97, 11,506.96 and 4,803.43 is: 6,626.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,340.97 : 11,506.96 = 4,803.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,340.97/11,506.96 = 4,803.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,340.97x = 11,506.96 × 4,803.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,340.97x = 55,272,876.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,272,876.87/8,340.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,626.67

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