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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,383.96, 11,569.86 and 4,848.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,383.96, 11,569.86 and 4,848.04 is: 6,690.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,383.96 : 11,569.86 = 4,848.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,383.96/11,569.86 = 4,848.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,383.96x = 11,569.86 × 4,848.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,383.96x = 56,091,144.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,091,144.07/8,383.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,690.29

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