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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.13, 11,539.76 and 4,825.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.13, 11,539.76 and 4,825.89 is: 6,659.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.13 : 11,539.76 = 4,825.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.13/11,539.76 = 4,825.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.13x = 11,539.76 × 4,825.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.13x = 55,689,588.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,689,588.26/8,362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,659.74

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