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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.43, 11,551.08 and 4,833.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.43, 11,551.08 and 4,833.56 is: 6,670.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.43 : 11,551.08 = 4,833.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.43/11,551.08 = 4,833.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.43x = 11,551.08 × 4,833.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.43x = 55,832,838.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,832,838.24/8,370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,670.25

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