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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,341.43, 11,509.35 and 4,983.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,341.43, 11,509.35 and 4,983.73 is: 6,876.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,341.43 : 11,509.35 = 4,983.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,341.43/11,509.35 = 4,983.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,341.43x = 11,509.35 × 4,983.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,341.43x = 57,359,492.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,359,492.88/8,341.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,876.46

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