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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.12, 11,553.31 and 4,970.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.12, 11,553.31 and 4,970.15 is: 6,856.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.12 : 11,553.31 = 4,970.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.12/11,553.31 = 4,970.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.12x = 11,553.31 × 4,970.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.12x = 57,421,683.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,421,683.70/8,375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,856.22

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