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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,385.53, 11,573.04 and 4,801.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,385.53, 11,573.04 and 4,801.82 is: 6,627.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,385.53 : 11,573.04 = 4,801.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,385.53/11,573.04 = 4,801.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,385.53x = 11,573.04 × 4,801.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,385.53x = 55,571,654.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,571,654.93/8,385.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,627.09

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