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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,385.41, 11,571.92 and 4,799.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,385.41, 11,571.92 and 4,799.94 is: 6,623.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,385.41 : 11,571.92 = 4,799.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,385.41/11,571.92 = 4,799.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,385.41x = 11,571.92 × 4,799.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,385.41x = 55,544,497.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,544,497.69/8,385.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,623.95

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