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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,530.98, 11,775.96 and 4,995.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,530.98, 11,775.96 and 4,995.33 is: 6,895.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,530.98 : 11,775.96 = 4,995.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,530.98/11,775.96 = 4,995.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,530.98x = 11,775.96 × 4,995.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,530.98x = 58,824,806.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,824,806.27/8,530.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,895.43

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