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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,341.63, 11,511.19 and 4,983.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,341.63, 11,511.19 and 4,983.69 is: 6,877.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,341.63 : 11,511.19 = 4,983.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,341.63/11,511.19 = 4,983.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,341.63x = 11,511.19 × 4,983.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,341.63x = 57,368,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,368,202.49/8,341.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,877.34

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