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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,357.65, 11,533.21 and 4,998.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,357.65, 11,533.21 and 4,998.48 is: 6,897.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,357.65 : 11,533.21 = 4,998.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,357.65/11,533.21 = 4,998.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,357.65x = 11,533.21 × 4,998.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,357.65x = 57,648,519.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,648,519.52/8,357.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,897.69

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