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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,283.58, 11,430.66 and 4,698.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,283.58, 11,430.66 and 4,698.52 is: 6,483.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,283.58 : 11,430.66 = 4,698.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,283.58/11,430.66 = 4,698.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,283.58x = 11,430.66 × 4,698.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,283.58x = 53,707,184.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,707,184.62/8,283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,483.57

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