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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,560.08, 11,811.96 and 4,833.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,560.08, 11,811.96 and 4,833.36 is: 6,669.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,560.08 : 11,811.96 = 4,833.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,560.08/11,811.96 = 4,833.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,560.08x = 11,811.96 × 4,833.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,560.08x = 57,091,454.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,091,454.99/8,560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,669.50

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