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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,283.27, 11,430.83 and 4,698.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,283.27, 11,430.83 and 4,698.89 is: 6,484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,283.27 : 11,430.83 = 4,698.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,283.27/11,430.83 = 4,698.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,283.27x = 11,430.83 × 4,698.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,283.27x = 53,712,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,712,167.37/8,283.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,484.42

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