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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,551.99, 11,798.39 and 4,966.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,551.99, 11,798.39 and 4,966.33 is: 6,851.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,551.99 : 11,798.39 = 4,966.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,551.99/11,798.39 = 4,966.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,551.99x = 11,798.39 × 4,966.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,551.99x = 58,594,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,594,697.44/8,551.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,851.59

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