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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,355.31, 11,530.33 and 4,998.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,355.31, 11,530.33 and 4,998.27 is: 6,897.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,355.31 : 11,530.33 = 4,998.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,355.31/11,530.33 = 4,998.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,355.31x = 11,530.33 × 4,998.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,355.31x = 57,631,679.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,631,679.95/8,355.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,897.61

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