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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,354.94, 11,528.34 and 4,999.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,354.94, 11,528.34 and 4,999.08 is: 6,897.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,354.94 : 11,528.34 = 4,999.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,354.94/11,528.34 = 4,999.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,354.94x = 11,528.34 × 4,999.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,354.94x = 57,631,093.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,631,093.93/8,354.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,897.85

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