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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.33, 11,518.18 and 4,989.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.33, 11,518.18 and 4,989.43 is: 6,884.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.33 : 11,518.18 = 4,989.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.33/11,518.18 = 4,989.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.33x = 11,518.18 × 4,989.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.33x = 57,469,152.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,469,152.84/8,347.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.73

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