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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.76, 11,559.96 and 4,841.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.76, 11,559.96 and 4,841.01 is: 6,681.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.76 : 11,559.96 = 4,841.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.76/11,559.96 = 4,841.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.76x = 11,559.96 × 4,841.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.76x = 55,961,881.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,961,881.96/8,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,681.41

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