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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.97, 11,555.62 and 4,837.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.97, 11,555.62 and 4,837.11 is: 6,674.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.97 : 11,555.62 = 4,837.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.97/11,555.62 = 4,837.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.97x = 11,555.62 × 4,837.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.97x = 55,895,805.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,895,805.06/8,373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,674.95

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